Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of achieving. But translating ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

Mathematical methods and special functions have long served as the backbone of modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics. These tools enable researchers to solve complex differential ...

March 14th is the 73rd day of the year. We have Two Hundred and Ninety two more days to the end of the year. Today is International Day of Mathematics. This celebration was proclaimed by UNESCO to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Mathematics can help us to draw real-life ...