Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We like to think that we're pretty good at math, especially after years of schooling. But every once in a while, a simple ...

Applying basic algebra skills and a healthy dose of logic, some University of Wyoming students recently took a crack at solving some challenging math problems. Twenty-eight UW students participated in ...

EAGLE COUNTY – “What good will this do me?” asks the 10th grader picking at an algebra problem.It’s a pointed, timeless question that doesn’t always have a quick answer. When parents and teachers are ...

A challenging math problem can make some students break into a cold sweat and others excited to wrap their brains around a puzzle. A wealth of research suggests that a student’s academic ...

In a new video, mathematician Presh Talwalker of the YouTube channel Mind Your Decisions poses a particularly tough math problem. You love challenging math problems. So do we. Let's solve them ...

University of Wyoming students, like many around the world, celebrated Pi Day with fun and challenging math problems. Twenty-five UW students participated in Wyoming Pi Days, a series of three “Pizza ...

The back to school season means more opportunities for students to participate in engaging and challenging math competitions. Math competitions are beneficial for students of all ages and levels.

Artificial intelligence systems have made breakthrough after breakthrough mastering chess, in which games typically last about 40 moves. Now, to help solve the world’s toughest math problems, ...

Mathematics and writing might seem worlds apart, but literacy in both subjects might need some improvements when they come together. Whether you love math or find it challenging, incorporating writing ...

Humble Independent School District students recently competed in the fourth annual elementary Math Olympiad Tournament. The tournament was the culmination of more than five months of preparation, as ...

Challenging math problems have a unique way of testing not just knowledge, but logic, creativity, and attention to detail. This particular problem, which has stumped the majority of solvers, ...