When most people picture math lessons, they imagine pencils, paper and desks, not sugar-water rewards and tiny mazes. But one group of cognitive scientists isn’t teaching arithmetic or calculus to ...

In “ Math Trauma Is Real. Here’s How You Can Prevent It ,” Vaughn argued that these humiliations make for more than just the ...

As national math scores continue to drop, many parents are left wondering how to ignite a spark for math in their kids.

When you think back on elementary school math, do you have fond memories of the countless worksheets you completed on adding fractions or solving division problems? Probably not. Researchers and ...

A top-rated public university says many of its students can’t round numbers or add fractions.

Infinity Squared Mathematics, a non-profit founded by high school seniors, promotes problem-solving skills and bridges the ...

One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out. You might ...

Bees apparently have a grasp of basic math, including addition and subtraction, a new study has discovered. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that bees have incredibly powerful brains ...

High school math, and algebra, in particular, is in crisis. Although some students thrive on the pathway to calculus, most do not. Algebra I is the single most failed course in American high schools.

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than ...