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Professional mathematicians have been stunned by the progress amateurs have made in solving long-standing problems with the assistance of AI tools, and say it could lead to a new way of doing mathemat ...

Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.

Young children are more inclined to believe incorrect math information from men than accurate information from women, ...

University of Michigan Prof. Sarah Koch talked about the math behind the classic card game Spot it! in a Wednesday speaker ...

Board games have long been a staple family-time activity or a fun way to bond with friends on a cosy night in – when they’re ...

Playing number board games for just ten minutes helps young children build strong early math skills supporting economic ...

Researchers say this playful activity isn’t just entertaining; it helps kids build lasting skills in counting, recognizing ...

Playing linear number board games, those where players move pieces along a straight numbered path, can significantly strengthen young children’s math skills, according to a new report  by the HEDCO ...

About two dozen second graders sat on the carpet at the front of Jacquelyn Anthony’s classroom, reviewing how to make tens.

Discover the legacy of John Nash, the Nobel Prize-winning mathematician behind the Nash Equilibrium and a key figure in game ...