Birds can do trigonometry. That's just one of many theorems in "The Math Instinct: Why You're a Mathematical Genius (Along With Lobsters, Birds, Cats and Dogs)" by Keith Devlin, 58. That unwieldy ...

The long-running debate over whether students should be allowed to wield calculators during mathematics examinations may soon seem quaint. The latest dilemma facing professors is whether to let ...

Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. From the abacus to the slide rule, tools for calculating have been around since ancient times. But it wasn’t ...

There are several reasons why solving math riddles is beneficial for you. First, they allow you to practice problem-solution strategies. Second, they give you a chance to review basic mathematical ...

Learn what Vedic Maths is and how it helps students calculate 10 times faster, improve mental maths, boost confidence, and crack boards and competitive exams. Know top 10 tricks for faster calculation ...

First, an apology to Aryabhatta. The father of Indian mathematics developed the idea of zero in our place-value system, worked out the approximation of pi, did early trig and algebra. But he’d be lost ...