We thought about that while watching [Numberphile’s] latest video about “Russian” multiplication (see below). Apparently, the method dates back quite a way, sometimes known as Ethiopian or ...

A young man lives in Manhattan near a subway express station. He is dating two women: one in Brooklyn; one in the Bronx. To ...

When good mathematicians are stuck on a problem, they see if they can simplify it. In long multiplication we break the sum down into parts that we can easily answer and then add the parts together ...

A sharp improvement in math proficiency by Buffalo Public Schools' economically disadvantaged third graders last year ...

We can see two calculations here. An addition and a multiplication which means two groups of 5 is equal to 10. You can rearrange objects to form both multiplication and repeated addition number ...

Are you ready to put your skills to the test and join the frenzy? Let's dive into some of the viral math puzzles that are ...

As the coronavirus pandemic has closed schools around the country and forced many parents into the role of teachers, one lifeline may be particularly helpful: a free online math tutor. On a cloudy ...

Toppers share valuable tips to help children develop a genuine interest in mathematics. They emphasize connecting math with ...

Fundamental problems about multiplication — about, say, how numbers factor into primes — suddenly become much deeper and more challenging as soon as addition enters the picture. One of math’s biggest ...

Four years ago, Marquies Gray Jr. and his younger brother, Mason, were struggling to solve math problems. Their mother, ...

In math, progressive educators downplayed the need for kids to memorize things like multiplication tables, arguing that it was more important to allow them to discover math concepts for themselves.

Delaware Gov.-elect Matt Meyer makes an appearance at Glasgow High School to teach lessons, both about math and his new role. Here's what we learned.