The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

Among high school students and adults, girls and women are much more likely to use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

To learn math, students must build a mental toolbox of facts and procedures needed for different problems. But students who can recall these foundational facts in isolation often struggle to use them ...

In the fast-paced world of modern business, workarounds are often hailed as the heroes of productivity. Workarounds allow teams to sidestep obstacles while continuing to move a task forward. But what ...

Alan Veliz-Cuba has received funding from the Simons Foundation and the American Mathematical Society for some of his research. You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an ...