Math can be more than numbers. It’s letters, words, sentences. It’s spoken aloud in talks and epiphanized in pattern matching.

Mathematics tends to be a rather dull subject for select students, at least in my classes.

From creating 3D builds of CT scans to drawing blocky topographical maps, coding in Minecraft offers many ways to play and learn.

Abby Brown, high-school math teacher, started a Computational Thinking club. Its effects spread far beyond Torrey Pines High School.

Wolfram Community forum discussion about Mathematical Games: colors and combinatorics. Stay on top of important topics and build connections by joining Wolfram Community groups relevant to your…

A simple scaling law brings order to the chaos of flowing water, rock, and sediment. New findings have extended the law even further.

For many teachers, the end of summer means one thing: school’s in for autumn. Check out these podcasts to learn on the go.

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The math, which combines chaos, quantum theory, and infinitely complex fractal structures, has been called a “foundational result.”

Learn how to solve math problems with Mathematica & the Wolfram Language. From basic math to integral calculus. Do calculations, plots, presentations.

The links between math, music and art have been explored for thousands of years. Sarah Hart is now turning a mathematical eye to literature.

Fermat's last theorem is a theorem first proposed by Fermat in the form of a note scribbled in the margin of his copy of the ancient Greek text Arithmetica by Diophantus. The scribbled note was…

Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.

A novice educator turns her "weakness" into a teaching strength.

Information about meteor showers: peak date, activity periods, peak zenith hourly rate, geocentric velocity, parent object, configuration map. Compare multiple meteor showers.

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Teachers can move beyond conjugation charts to help students recognize verb patterns, build literacy skills, and engage deeply with literature in the target language.

Focus, commitment, and insight resulted in a “once in a century” proof. Hong Wang is now just the third woman to win a Fields Medal.

The numbers three and four appear prominently in the game of baseball. There are three strikes for an out, three outs per half-inning (i.e., teams switch after three outs, where each first…

What happens when students practice noticing and naming character strengths in each other?

A veteran teacher offers efficient approaches to make the new school year less stressful.

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President Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D., discusses how Mathematica software can help students better integrate math into complex modeling, as well as opportunities for those outside traditional STEM…

Dialogue journals are a powerful tool for building trust with your students. Learn how they work.

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Empowering the computational generation with artificial intelligence programs for middle-school and high-school students. Art & Science Fairs, Leagues, Adventures, Camps, mentorships. Get…

What's it like to grow up and learn in the age of AI? NPR put that question to seven teenagers across the country.

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The fractal-like two-dimensional function f(x,y)=((x^2-y^2)sin((x+y)/a))/(x^2+y^2). The function is named for the appearance of a butterfly-like pattern centered around the origin (left figure).…

If you’ve been to a Learning and the Brain conference in the last 26 years, you’ve heard at least one speaker talk about the importance of working memory. Your working memory – typically abbreviated…

Fitting our planned instruction precisely into the time allotted for it is a challenge for every teacher. Building these habits into your routine can help.

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The biologist’s bold “energetic view of life” looks to the body’s strangest organelles as the link between cells, health, and mind and the foundation of our experience of being alive.

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MeteorShowerData[entity, property] gives the value of the specified property for the meteor shower entity. MeteorShowerData[{entity1, entity2, ...}, property] gives a list of property values for the…

Despite challenges, teachers believe AI can broaden students’ horizons.

Fan Chung, who has an Erdős number of 1, discusses the importance of connection — both human and mathematical.

School is starting, or has just started, in much of the United States. How can teachers be more successful in the new year?

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Establishing a strong teaching presence sets the tone for a thriving online learning environment. From your welcome message to consistent engagement throughout the semester, clear communication and a human touch help students feel supported, connected, and motivated.

Think back to your most memorable educational experience. Chances are, it was an epic project. As teachers, we can design epic projects to make this happen! But what about the time constraints? What…