We all love a mathematical brainteaser here at IFLS. Monty Hall? Done it mate. Two circles shoved into a quadrilateral of unknown size? Been there, solved that. Some Singaporean kids’ seemingly ...

A math problem has left the internet stumped and social media users scrambling from their nearest protractor to figure it out. Students, teachers and social media are baffled by a tricky math question ...

A math problem has left the internet stumped and social media users scrambling from their nearest protractor to figure it out. The problem reads: "5)a) Dina is baking. The cake bakes from 11 o'clock ...

An engineering student refined a century-old math problem into a simpler, more elegant form, making it easier to use and explore. Divya Tyagi's work expands research in aerodynamics, unlocking new ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

With AI’s ability to solve complex math problems in a matter of seconds, it may feel to teachers like the technology is rapidly changing—or will soon—how math is taught. When free and widely available ...

A seemingly simple math problem has gone viral this week, leaving people totally stumped on social media. The equation in questions is: 15 - 15 × 4 ÷ 2 = ? At first glance, it looks like a basic grade ...

A troubling math problem that led to a "heated conversation" among one fifth-grader's family has sparked similar debate on social media. Math differs from other subjects in that the answers students ...

Logical reasoning is a crucial skill for math success. It helps understand concepts and solve problems. This skill builds strong arguments and reduces errors. It improves problem-solving across ...

The employment future looks bright for people with strong math skills. But among the nation’s K-12 students, that represents a small and dwindling demographic. What’s to blame for students’ poor math ...