These 38 Basic Math Problems Look Easy, Until You Try To Solve Them – Test Yourself

Let’s keep things simple - this is basic math. Nothing scary. Just everyday calculations, a bit of geometry, some number ...
Yahoo

15 Basic Math Problems Most Grown-ups Can’t Solve

Life gets busy, and sometimes those basic math skills from school days get a little rusty. Whether you're budgeting, measuring for a DIY project, or just having a math-related brain teaser thrown your ...
Wired

After Centuries, a Simple Math Problem Gets an Exact Solution

Here’s a simple-sounding problem: Imagine a circular fence that encloses one acre of grass. If you tie a goat to the inside of the fence, how long a rope do you need to allow the animal access to ...
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You do the math: Explaining basic concepts behind math problems improves children's learning

New research from Vanderbilt University has found students benefit more from being taught the concepts behind math problems rather than the exact procedures to solve the problems. The findings offer ...
The Hechinger Report

Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...