If there are nine people in a room and every person shakes hands exactly once with each of the other people, how many handshakes will there be? How can you prove your answer is correct using a model ...

Cheating on a math test is a rite of passage for some. It turns out, other animals also use shortcuts to help them problem solve. "Our study provides information on which cues and strategies bees used ...

With board exams approaching, many students find numerical problems in Physics and Chemistry difficult and time-consuming. These questions test more than memory. They check whether a student ...

A unique pattern of brain organization may explain why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often possess superior math skills. A small brain imaging study showed that children between the ...

Having a positive mindset in math may do more than just help students feel more confident about their skills and more willing to keep trying when they fail; it may prime their brains to think better.