Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

College Algebra is a major barrier to degree completion, but redesigning math experiences to focus on real-world applications ...

“It’s about being able to step back and look at your result. Does it make sense?” says Stefan Funk, a particle physicist who ...

Two mathematicians have used a new geometric approach in order to address a very old problem in algebra. In school, we often learn how to multiply out and factor polynomial equations like (x² – 1) or ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving ...