We spend the greater part of our childhood and much of our early adulthood in the classroom. But the skills we learn there don’t often apply to our work life. Being good at solving algebra word ...

We illustrate a method, which is modeled on "breaching experiments," for studying tacit norms that govern classroom interaction around particular mathematical content. Specifically, this study ...

In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on “key words,” the traditional, simplistic approach that often leads younger students astray CENTRAL FALLS, R.I ...

A few weeks ago, an equation appeared on Facebook showing a simple algebra problem with illustrations of horses, horseshoes, and cowboy boots in place of numbers. The ...

THESE works are by mathematical masters at Rugby School. Their united aim (in connection with Mr. Wilson's two previous parts) is to provide a complete course of geometrical teaching, and so to meet a ...