Having a positive mindset in math may do more than just help students feel more confident about their skills and more willing to keep trying when they fail; it may prime their brains to think better.

Very few black students get to do maths-based courses at university. This is because very few black students do maths as a subject for matric – most are being encouraged to do maths literacy instead.

Catherine Good has experienced stereotype threat herself, although she didn’t know it at the time. She started her academic career in pure math, expecting to get a Ph.D. But somewhere along the way ...

Ever felt like grades were at the centre of your existence? International College Hong Kong (ICHK) has introduced the Growth Mindset teaching tool, which encourages students to worry less about grades ...