The infinite evolution of π Day
We confirm the legacy of Larry Shaw and look at the "obliterated" world records that defined 2026’s mathematical celebrations.
Math
One simple equation, 3 centuries of obsession
It looks like basic algebra, but it took the world’s greatest minds 350 years to prove Fermat was right all along, a student writes.
Ariz. math class is a lesson in perseverance
At an Ariz. high school, math isn’t just numbers; it’s a chance to teach resilience, collaboration, and critical thinking for life.
Math helps to protect crops from invasive disease
Math saves crops! Discover how algorithms and probability protect harvests from disease and secure our food supply.
2 La. H.S. students complete an ‘impossible’ proof
Two students discovered a new way to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry, a feat mathematicians once thought was impossible.
Young Investors Society promotes financial literacy
Do you know how to invest in stocks? Not surprisingly, the strategies apply to many business ideas and managing your finances in general.
On the California math wars
Calif. touched off a dispute over new draft math guidelines that seek to de-emphasize calculus in high school and algebra in middle school.
Trump calls Covid relief bill a ‘disgrace’
President Trump demanded Congress amend months of work on a Covid disaster relief bill: he wants more money to Americans.
Modernizing the math classroom
Current math courses don't really help students use math in the world, say many who would overhaul the high school math curriculum.
Vertical addition (m3.nbt.2) math practice
3rd grade, numbers and operations in base 10, 2, 3-digit vertical addition practice problem