Mathematics is a demanding intellectual pursuit, but one that can be interesting, exciting and challenging. People like its clarity and the satisfaction of knowing when you have the right answer to a ...

A new study examines the pivotal role that math plays in student achievement, calling it a “key mechanism in the distribution of opportunity. ” The Mathematics of Opportunity: Rethinking the Role of ...

Glen Whitney, executive director of the Museum of Mathematics, is a member of the Three Village school board. There was a lot of discussion this summer about the big decline in third- through ...

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

When I became a student success coach at Northwood University, I did something unusual: I enrolled in a developmental mathematics class. Going to class, taking notes, studying, quizzes, exams—I did it ...

Both the dreams of young people and the reality of jobs have changed dramatically over the last 30 years, moving math success from optional to a necessity. But the way we educate children hasn’t ...

Math anxiety is causing many students to self-sort out of the STEM career pipeline early, closing off career paths that would likely be fulfilling (and lucrative). Credit: Andrea Morales for The ...

Why don’t more girls grow up to become scientists and engineers? It’s not that they’re bad at math, a new study argues. It’s that they’re even better at reading. This comparative advantage in reading ...

Russell Taber sits down with Rachel Pallo, Midfielder for Women's Lacrosse, to talk about her unprecedented success from the moment she got to... Late-night study sessions are more than a cliché.

The master of science degree program in Mathematics lets you build your curriculum based on your interests, academic goals and advice from faculty mentors. Our master's degree in Mathematics offers ...