A mathematician has uncovered the stories behind the symbols used in math. Skip to main content. Scientific American. February 7, 2025. 4 min read. ... On supporting science journalism.

Mastering mathematical symbols is essential for success in various fields, from science to technology. The article breaks ...

Over centuries, mathematicians have amassed an array of symbols—from arrows and crosses to shapes derived from letters—to ...

Group work and giving students time to discuss their work helps to build their confidence in using math in science lessons, a ...

Celebrating Pi Day at Sal's Pizza in Boston 03:04. Today marks National Pi Day in the United States and around the world. The holiday commemorates a timeless symbol beloved by many in mathematical ...

All equals are not created equal—mathematicians sometimes play fast and loose. In programming, equal signs mean different things, and variables have different types. Turning intuitive math ...

In 2009, Congress designated every March 14 to be the big day — in the hopes of spurring more interest in math and science. Fittingly enough, the day is also Albert Einstein’s birthday.

After reading about the science of math movement, she became more explicit about things that she assumed students understood, like how the horizontal line in a fraction means the same thing as a ...

With so-called learning loss from the pandemic continuing to harm students, schools can't just return to normal methods of teaching math. Fortunately, researchers have a strong understanding of how ...