Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify how University of Colorado researchers handle their data collection. A student digs into a math problem that references his favorite superhero, ...

Teachers can help ease the anxiety that many students feel with these strategies for creating joyful learning experiences.

Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians ...