Computer scientist Zoran Popović is teaching algebra to children with an adaptive— and addictive—new videogame. Mike Clinard. GlueKit You have an armadillo, a black-and-white trout, and a rainbow ...

Within the last few years, it has become increasingly popular for educators, social scientists, and even politicians to question the necessity of an education in mathematics. In his popular 2016 book, ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Can students learn algebra from Instagram and video games? Teaching researcher Candace Walkington, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, thinks so. Walkington's new study, funded by the National ...

Many students complain and question math learning in school because they feel it isn’t necessary for their future lives. However, many students don’t realize that math is used and applied everywhere.

Algebra can be demystified with the right approach. Transforming word problems into mathematical expressions is crucial, alongside using formula sheets and colour-coding equations for clarity.

I also asked a handful of math teachers to share their answers more in-depth. Here’s what they said: Nicole Smith, a high school math teacher in North Carolina, said she tries to proactively address ...

International tests scores released this month provide further evidence that U.S. students are behind where they should be in math, a problem that has huge implications for their success in school and ...

A recent study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex suggests that adults who are better at math tend to rely less on the ...