Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad arrive with a booklet of their best, most ...
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Instructor II Kim Walters is using her Math in Your World class to teach students that math is more than problems in a textbook––it’s a practical tool with everyday ...
Have you ever wondered whether mathletes can go pro? Since 1959, the answer has been “yes” – with the height of achievement ...
Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...
Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...
Nine in ten educators believe that using a problem-solving approach to teaching math and science can be motivating for students, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey. But that doesn’t mean it ...
When models cannot get the simple stuff right, that’s a cause for serious concern. I have been thinking about a question that ...