A team of math and AI researchers at Microsoft Asia has designed and developed a small language model (SLM) that can be used ...

Take the pressure off of problem-solving with engaging thinking games that encourage students to work together to find ...

This annual campaign organised by the charity NSPCC encourages children to get involved in numbers–based activities including 'Dress up for Digits', in which children get dressed up in number-themed ...

Microsoft has introduced a new set of small language models called Phi-4-reasoning, Phi-4-reasoning-plus, and Phi-4-mini-reasoning, which are described as "marking a new era for efficient AI." These ...

Mathematicians excel at handling complexity and uncertainty. Mathematical reasoning strategies aren't just useful for dilemmas involving numbers. We can apply math mindsets to improve our approach to ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...