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.

Problem solving is a fantastic way to put your knowledge into practise. Word problems can sometimes seem scary and more like a comprehension question in English. However, once you have your detective ...

Students would be better off if algebra teachers began their lessons with word problems, according to a recent study covered by my colleague Sarah Sparks, rather than waiting to present them until ...

AI-powered platforms are transforming math instruction by generating accurate, standards-aligned problems, adapting to student needs, and providing real-time feedback for teachers. These tools save ...

Richard Rusczyk, founder of Art of Problem Solving, has a vision for bringing “joyous, beautiful math” — and problem-solving — to classrooms everywhere. When Richard Rusczyk became interested in math ...