Examining mistakes gives students a chance to discuss misconceptions openly and find new approaches to solving problems.

MathGPT is one of those tools every student (who studies any math course) should try at least once. It offers one of ...

1. Fast and Slow Piles. This works well as a starting or closing activity. Students sort math fact cards into fast and slow piles. This visual way of tracking facts highlights which facts come ...

T he primary trust fund that supports Social Security is expected to run out of money in 2033. If Congress doesn’t adjust the ...

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When it comes to the biggest challenge yet to solve, however, it seems there’s not much debate: “The Riemann Hypothesis has a ...