Using a relatively young theory, a team of mathematicians has started to answer questions whose roots lie at the very beginning of mathematics.

RSM reports on exciting math competitions for students in 2025-2026, showcasing opportunities to boost skills and confidence.

Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.

Math and English language arts scores among Wisconsin’s third- through eighth-grade students have remained flat over the last ...

U.S. students are experiencing a math crisis marked by a decline in scores that began over a decade ago and rapidly accelerated after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Still there are limits to how much the state can cut. Under federal law, students must be tested in English, math and science ...

The Cabot Professor of Mathematics sat down with Fifteen Minutes to discuss life lessons from mathematics, the challenges of formulating good questions, and his work visualizing curved space.

For decades, schools have emphasized digital literacy, the ability to use devices, apps, and platforms effectively. Today’s ...

Brandon Johnson and J.B. Pritzker don't want the National Guard to help address crime in Chicago. They want the usual ignorance, instead.

The math you thought you would never use again from school is back to haunt you. X users are in an uproar over an equation that @BholanathDutta posted. It appears as a simple equation, but the comment ...

Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.