The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. David Bessis was drawn to mathematics for the same reason that many people are driven away: He didn’t understand how it worked. Unlike ...

Teachers can use these tools to promote discussions and help students move from concrete to abstract understanding of concepts.

The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) is working hard to support students, teachers, and families when it comes to learning math. In 2022, Humboldt County joined the Rural Math Collaborative ...

Zachary Champagne’s 3rd and 4th graders figure out early on that this math class will be different when their teacher tells them: “I don’t care about the answer.” The goal is to shift his elementary ...

Math teacher Samantha McGlennen wandered around her Summit Middle School classroom, unfazed by the students’ chatter and laughter during a recent lesson about exponential growth. Their behavior – ...

Math puzzles can be a fun and engaging way to challenge your brain, sharpen problem-solving skills, and even promote mental agility. From simple addition problems to tricky questions that leave many ...

Over the last 24 hours, some of us Short Wavers celebrated Pi Day the only way we know how: eating some yummy pie and thinking math thoughts. Here on the show, many of us are math enthusiasts. But ...

Regarding "Algebra II still not off books for some kids" (Page B1, Feb. 21), as a college faculty member who had a double major in math and English as an undergraduate, I am appalled that math courses ...

Math puzzles test readers' critical thinking skills by challenging them to solve problems. Math puzzles can boost analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A brain teaser challenge typically ...