Using AI to analyze brain scans of students solving math problems, researchers offer the first-ever glimpse into the neural roots of math learning disabilities. Combining the powers of artificial ...

Organizational strategies that help students break complex word problems into manageable chunks may be the key to solving them, according to a 2025 study.

An international team of scientists led by the University of Surrey has discovered that a form of safe, painless, and non-invasive brain stimulation could help people who are at risk of falling behind ...

A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn math, my colleagues and I found in a recent study. In a paper in PLOS Biology, we describe how ...

Far too many students enter math class expecting to fail. For them, math isn’t just a subject–it’s a source of anxiety that chips away at their confidence and makes them question their abilities. A ...

Brain teasers are more than just simple puzzles; they’re a mental workout cleverly disguised as fun. These thought-provoking ...

Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Think math is just about numbers and equations? Think again. Research analyzed 49 studies with 37,654 participants and ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

When it comes to managing anxiety, science just lent more credibility to the advice to “stay busy.” Engaging the brain to stay busy with problem-solving appears to be an effective buffer against ...

Google adds Photomath, a popular AI math-solving tool, to its app lineup. Photomath lets users solve math problems by taking pictures of them. Google’s latest app marks another step towards AI-powered ...