By replacing the most fundamental concept in topology, Peter Scholze and Dustin Clausen are taking the first step in a far ...

Then it’s kind of a mystery to try to figure out why and how they’re related.” The Riemann hypothesis has proved to be a font ...

Schools spend a lot of time on managing kids' behaviors; Dr. Ross Greene implores adults to instead first look at the ...

With a few instructional shifts, teachers can create classrooms that better encourage confidence and academic growth.

Why combining structure, application, and collaboration in classrooms leads to deeper learning and improving math instruction ...

Fifteen University of Wyoming students participated in the annual Wyoming Pi Days event hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Focusing on these behaviors gives a much clearer picture of a child's actual math skills and their confidence in using them.

Why it matters: Math anxiety affects up to 80% of U.S. college students, impacting course choices, degree completion, and career paths. What helps most: Targeted tutoring, growth mindset practices, ...

Many students in elementary grades struggle to grasp the perennially vexing concept of fractions. If those struggles persist into middle school, it can undermine their ability to master more complex ...

People often solve simple arithmetic problems, such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, in their minds. The precise mental processes they rely on to solve these problems, ...

Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of achieving. But translating that belief into classroom practice remains one of the central challenges in ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...