Mathematics is a subject that students often perceive as difficult or boring. So, we were surprised when our course on “mathematics in daily life” attracted 150 students every semester. An evaluation ...

National Mathematics Day in India is celebrated on December 22nd each year to honor the birth anniversary of the renowned Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. Born in 1887, Ramanujan made ...

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In the COVID-19 pandemic, children are just as concerned as their parents about what is happening. The closure of schools is a huge upset in children’s lives. As parents support children and consider ...

Bates professors know that many first-year students can feel vulnerable, lost, and isolated. Those feelings, while normal, can deny students what they came to college for: the collective joy of ...

Back to School Without the Math Meltdowns It’s that time of year again- sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and… tears over ...

Math is everywhere in daily life. Parents and teachers can use simple activities to teach math without a textbook.For example, buying vegetables can teach kids about measurements and fractions. This ...

University of B.C. professors are using their math skills to teach students how to understand and develop solutions to the climate crisis. More than 5,000 undergraduate students at UBC this year will ...