People often solve simple arithmetic problems, such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, in their ...

Surprisingly, mathematics and science are similar in challenging a fundamental truth: That there exist things that are ...

Controversy is swirling about the new Common Core national standards, which are designed to transform K-12 education in English language arts and math. Especially in the area of math, Common Core ...

Many years ago, I had occasion to invite a distinguished American mathematician to India. He was a highly accomplished researcher and a gifted teacher. However, unsurprisingly, he had had no occasion ...

Fostering creative math talent requires changes in both classrooms and teacher training. Last December, the results of the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a survey of ...