Years ago, no math education was complete without understanding how to compute a square root. Today, you are probably just ...

For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years ...

A new collection of research papers examines how humans conceptualize numbers and the numeral systems we’ve build around them ...

Most of us have little trouble working out how many milliliters are in 2.4 liters of water (it's 2,400). But the same can't be said when we're asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it's 144).

Helping students to develop math fluency takes more than just flash cards. It requires teaching them how to think about ...

The doubling square trick is a simple mathematical shortcut designed for class 6 to 10 students to make multiplication easier ...

The Doodle shows how the parabola changes with different numbers, making learning math fun and interactive for students.

Jeanne Allen, founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform, joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss a new study showing many UC San Diego freshmen are unprepared for college-level math.