University researchers are exploring a new way to use large language models (LLMs) for middle school math education. Researchers at George Mason University and William and Mary University have created ...

In the third century BCE, Apollonius of Perga asked how many circles one could draw that would touch three given circles at exactly one point each. It would take 1,800 years to prove the answer: eight ...

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Jenny Quinn, executive director of the Seattle Universal Math Museum, shows off a solved Fibonacci sequence puzzle. (GeekWire Photo / Maddie Stoll) Jenny Quinn travels with math in her backpack. She ...

A maths problem aimed at 14-year-olds has left adults scratching their heads. Posting in the Reddit thread dedicated to solving homework issues, a user by the name of @coconutbabies shared that they ...

A maths problem aimed at 12-year-olds has left a parent stumped and asking for help online. Eager to assist their child in working out the answer, the parent, who appears to be from the US, posted the ...

Google DeepMind's CEO, Demis Hassabis, points out a critical flaw in current AI: inconsistent performance. Despite excelling in complex tasks, these models often stumble on simple problems, revealing ...

Mathematics brain teasers have long captivated people who enjoy testing their logic and problem-solving skills. Beyond being fun pastimes, they act as stimulating exercises that keep the mind alert ...

Mastering essential skills can improve performance in Mathematics. When students are equipped with basic skills, their working memories aren’t taxed, and learning can become fun and encouraging.

DESPITE a five per cent improvement in this year’s CSEC mathematics results Jamaica’s pass rate remains well below pre-pandemic levels, with Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon admitting that ...

We like to think that we're pretty good at math, especially after years of schooling. But every once in a while, a simple third-grade math problem manages to trip us up and make us question our ...