From March 15, more than one million young Australians will sit the NAPLAN numeracy test. For most students, this will just be a routine part of the school day (albeit less fun than running around at ...

From grocery shopping to storytelling, these everyday tricks help children overcome their fear of maths — without worksheets ...

University of Warwick provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. University of Lancashire provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. There is a widespread perception that ...

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Maths needn't be a bore, something so complicated that our kids would rather stare out the window and think of climbing trees. But the truth is, the school curriculum moves so fast that if our kids ...

Rishi Sunak has warned Britain of the need to end its 'anti-maths' culture in a speech on Monday. During a talk at a London academy, Mr Sunak warned that poor attainment in the subject has become ...

Cheesy maths How can maths help improve the quality of cheese, and the scheduling of traffic lights to reduce traffic jams? Top mathematicians and statisticians will meet this week at the Queensland ...

Maths is all around us, from the money that we spend to cooking. It makes sense then that it is incorporated into many of our careers, in ways that we might not even consciously realise. With a ...

Oxford University has extended time for maths and computer science exams in a bid to help women get better grades. Undergraduates were given 105 minutes to complete their papers, rather 90. There was ...

Mathematics and love may seem like an unlikely pair, but when you look beneath the surface, you'll be shocked to find that mathematical principles can actually offer valuable insights and strategies ...

Wrapping awkwardly shaped Christmas presents is always a headache, but here's the formula for perfect gift wrap. You've carefully chosen the presents. You have scissors, tape and even some rolls of ...

There is a widespread perception that mathematics is inaccessible, and ultimately boring. Just mentioning it can cause a negative reaction in people, as many mathematicians witness at any social event ...