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There's another viral math question confusing the internet. Do you have what it takes to figure it out?

A seemingly easy math puzzle making the rounds on the internet has left people scratching their heads as it requires some clever thinking. The brainteaser, that was shared on X this week by user ...

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An apparently easy-looking math problem has left internet users scratching their heads. The elementary-grade problem looks simple enough to solve in seconds, but has tripped up the masses. The basic ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...

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Mastering essential skills can improve performance in Mathematics. When students are equipped with basic skills, their working memories aren’t taxed, and learning can become fun and encouraging.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing. Take addition. It’s a straightforward operation: One of the first ...