A lot has changed in maths lessons over the last generation, thank goodness. These days it's almost unthinkable to have a lesson like ones I remember, where the teacher would come into the room, ask ...

Knowing how a mathematical theory developed improves a pupil's understanding of it. This is the conclusion of Dutch researcher Iris van Gulik, who investigated how the history of mathematics can help ...

Pupils are afraid of looking foolish or drawing attention to themselves Secondary school pupils are so scared of looking stupid in maths lessons they will not tell their teachers if they do not ...

When I was serving 18,000 students as the K-12 Math Curriculum Coordinator for the Parkway School District in suburban St. Louis, I wore many hats—arguably too many for any one person. One of the most ...

Twenty-first century maths lessons in English secondary schools are generally much like those of decades ago, with the teacher standing at the front of the class asking questions and opportunities for ...

There’s a change coming to Ontario’s elementary school math curriculum. The new provincial government says it is responding to a decline of standardized test scores and plans to recommend a return to ...

This lesson explores important mathematical methods used in physics, including spherical coordinates, integral calculations, and practical examples using Python. A helpful guide for students learning ...