Math is not everyone’s favorite, understandably. Hours of math homework and difficult equations can make anyone sour on the subject. But when math problems are outside of a school setting, there’s no ...

Take the pressure off of problem-solving with engaging thinking games that encourage students to work together to find ...

Try your hand at these tricky visual puzzles and give your brain a boost!

This maths brainteaser might just make you weep. Maths can be one of the most frustrating subjects for many students. While some people seem to natural excel in the subject, others really battle to ...

These low-floor, high-ceiling problems support differentiation, challenging all students by encouraging flexible thinking and ...

Twenty years ago, this puzzle appeared on a test administered to top-tier math students from 16 countries around the world. Only 10% of test takers got it right. In the U.S., only 4% managed to ...

I’ve been out of school for decades, and I don’t spend my days solving equations (I’m more of a word person). Still, I like to think I have a solid grip on basic math: I can usually gauge whether a ...

The following is adapted from the introduction to “The Riddler: Fantastic Puzzles from FiveThirtyEight,” published by W. W. Norton & Co. It is in stores today! The world’s oldest collection of math ...

This apparently simple puzzle has proved to be a genuine brain-bender. Even the most basic of mental challenges can deliver significant benefits for our cognitive wellbeing, helping to stave off ...