You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...

Nine in ten educators believe that using a problem-solving approach to teaching math and science can be motivating for students, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey. But that doesn’t mean it ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Instructor II Kim Walters is using her Math in Your World class to teach students that math is more than problems in a textbook––it’s a practical tool with everyday ...

A persistent criticism of the Real ID Act since its enactment in 2005 has been the charge that the law is a massive unfunded mandate. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initially estimated that ...

The term “net asset value,” or NAV, is so commonplace for anyone buying a mutual fund, investors hardly give it a second thought. It has a standard definition. The number is audited annually. There is ...

The allure of beach town living often blinds potential buyers from the practical math behind property investments. Despite the picturesque scenery and relaxed lifestyle, many fail to consider the ...

The inventory of homes for sale is finally rising. Buyers aren’t interested. The U.S. housing market had nearly a half million more sellers than buyers in April, the biggest such gap on record in ...

ADVISED. THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT. WELL, HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. SOME STUDENTS IN PLACER COUNTY ARE GETTING AN EYE OPENING ANSWER TO A QUESTION. SOME OF US MAY HAVE EVEN ASKED WHEN WE WERE KIDS. THAT ...