Flipping through a deck of cards in the library as her friends and classmates slough through books and papers means that, sometimes, people want answers from Carolyn Chen. "I usually have to reassure ...

Coral reefs can be crocheted. The atmosphere can be knit. And a stop sign can be folded into a pair of pants. Welcome to the intersection of math and handicraft. Unexpectedly, handicraft in general, ...

The International Day of Mathematics on March 14 celebrates mathematician Pi's birthday and promotes awareness and appreciation of mathematics worldwide through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, ...

A simple finger trick for the 11 times table is helping secondary school students aged 12 to 16 improve mental arithmetic skills. By separating two-digit numbers, adding the digits, and inserting the ...

Vedic Maths, originating from ancient Indian scriptures called the Vedas, uses 16 sutras to simplify mathematical calculations. Vedic Maths is an incredible tool that makes math simple, fast, and fun.

It’s the arithmetical trick that’s been causing delight and surprise but you’d better try it out on friends soon – because the later it gets into the year, the less likely it is to work. Currently ...

Project Maths is a brand new approach to teaching and learning mathematics – and on Monday, 1,800 Leaving Cert students will sit the first exam based on this new, user-friendly maths syllabus I ...

Sure, you could learn about the worst red carpet looks from the Oscars, or watch a public celebrity feud unfold in real time, but Twitter isn’t the ideal platform for scholarly pursuits. Until now.