Providence, RI---"Mathematics links Art and Science in one great enterprise, the human attempt to make sense of the universe." So writes Abel Prizewinner and Fields Medalist Sir Michael F. Atiyah in ...

Here’s a question for you: “What do you think is the most unpopular subject in school?” If you thought the safe answer was math, then you’d be right. According to numerous surveys, mathematics is ...

I attended a conference last week where the keynote speaker gave excellent advice on why every student should be able to be proficient in algebra and physics. He started his presentation with displays ...

Almost six in 10 respondents (57 percent) suggested that the best way to draw more students into STEM was to use "out-of-the-box, creative" instructional practices and to promote involvement in ...

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics ...

Harvard Mathematics professor Melanie Matchett Wood was named one of 25 recipients of the MacArthur Fellowship on Wednesday for her work in “addressing the foundational questions in number theory from ...

With a little creativity, parents can help children tackle an often feared subject: Math. One way to make math lessons less intimidating is to teach through games — homemade or store-bought — said ...

Louis Benezet carried out audacious research. He asked the principals of schools in Manchester, New Hampshire to drop math from the early grades. No teaching of arithmetic. No adding, subtracting, ...

One of the best parts of being a teacher is the creativity it affords. Whether it’s decorating our classroom, planning an activity, or collaborating with a colleague, when we ignite our individual ...