Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links ...

Bangladesh routinely laments the absence of critical thinking among its graduates, yet rarely confronts the systemic failures that prevent its development. From rote-driven primary schooling to theory ...

Mathematics education must move beyond marks and memorisation, focusing instead on reasoning, problem-solving, and creative ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rajiv Vinnakota is president of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. From classrooms to conference rooms, productive ...

For elementary students, math problem-solving often feels like a puzzle without all the pieces. They know there’s a solution somewhere, but they can’t quite see how it all fits together. Behind every ...

While delivering his victory speech on Tuesday night, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made a statement about the government's role in citizens' lives, sparking concern from critics online.

Learning to program taps into neural machinery you already use for logic. Brain scans show that after a beginner course, reading code lights up those problem solving regions. Even before any training, ...

Think you have a sharp mind? Part 2 of our Logic Test Quiz is here to put your reasoning skills to the ultimate test. From number puzzles and sequences to tricky riddles and brain teasers, every ...

IBM’s head of science and technology urges early-career researchers to proactively involve industry in their research. Heike Riel is an IBM fellow and head of science and technology. Credit: IBM ...

Abstract: Developing structured problem-solving skills is essential in engineering education, especially in thermodynamics, a foundational yet conceptually challenging course. This paper presents a ...

Introduction: Primary school is a critical period for children’s language development, coinciding with rapid cognitive growth that supports the emergence of writing skills. Understanding how ...