Pale faces, shivers and goosebumps, and perhaps even a few nervous tummies. It’s not a fever; it’s just maths. Kids in India might not be scared of much these days, but maths may send them into panic.

Board games boost youngsters' maths skills, according to new research. Children learn to count as they move pieces along a numbered path in games such as snakes and ladders, say scientists. The study ...