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 ...

The Nesin Mathematics Village in western Turkey was dreamed up by award-winning mathematician Ali Nesin to engage his ...

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Albert Einstein encountered a curious math puzzle involving an old car on a hill. The problem, seemingly simple, highlighted ...

Federal data shows post-pandemic student math scores are still down. Maine education officials are responding with a new effort to show students that math has real-world relevance.

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. This systematic review investigates the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in K-12 mathematics education, offering a ...

Can you solve the elementary school problem that divided the internet in less than 30 seconds? Test your might in this ...

Abstract: Problem-solving is essential in various fields, including business, technology, and everyday life. It often involves a combination of experience, knowledge, intuition, and rational analysis.

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A New Jersey mom found herself so confused by her six-year-old daughter’s math homework, she had to ask the teacher for help. The school year is a stressful time for parents. A 2025 Ipsos survey of ...

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Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. An obscure university report has ...