Kids in elementary school learn—or are supposed to learn—how to add fractions and round numbers. But many students at the University of California, San Diego—a top public university ranked sixth ...

Math students may not blink at calculating probabilities, measuring the area beneath curves or evaluating matrices, yet they often find themselves at sea when first confronted with writing proofs. But ...

Broadcaster Johnny Ball has joined forces with BT Group and UK charity AbilityNet to support older people who are being left behind when it comes to completing basic online tasks, as new research ...

As thousands of Year 11 students across the UK tackle their mock exams, one thing has teachers and parents equally stumped: the rise of the so-called “impossible” GCSE maths question. Lindsey Wright, ...

Ever heard the stereotype that Chinese students are better at mathematics than students from other countries? Research suggests that Mandarin Chinese and its numeral system can facilitate early ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

Math students may not blink at calculating probabilities, measuring the area beneath curves or evaluating matrices, yet they often find themselves at sea when first confronted with writing proofs.

About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Experts and cancer survivors discuss facing the unexpected: fertility risks from cancer treatment and added health risks from surviving both HIV infection and cancer. Many Paths, One Purpose: Treating ...