When stores list the size of TVs in inches, they are referring to the diagonal measurement of the tv. Comparing prices of different sized TVs and using the Pythagorean theorem, students can work to ...

Students get to share their favorite family recipes and practice their problem-solving strategies in this engaging math project.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The Mathematics Teacher (MT), an official journal of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, is devoted to improving ...

To learn math, students must build a mental toolbox of facts and procedures needed for different problems. But students who can recall these foundational facts in isolation often struggle to use them ...

Transfer of math, physics, and communication skills into the entry-level photonics workforce, NSF Award 1432578, Sept 2014 – Aug 2019 Exploring factors that shape education & workplace training on ...

RIT’s computational mathematics major emphasizes problem-solving using mathematical models to identify solutions in business, science, engineering, and more. Learn by Doing: Gain experience through an ...

Mathematics education must move beyond marks and memorisation, focusing instead on reasoning, problem-solving, and creative thinking. By leveraging technology and reimagining curricula, we can nurture ...

Having a positive mindset in math may do more than just help students feel more confident about their skills and more willing to keep trying when they fail; it may prime their brains to think better.

How much does Domino’s charge for pizza? Students use linear functions — slope, y-intercept, and equations — to explore how much the famous pizzas really cost. Bonus, students can explore discounting.