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As a high school sophomore in the 1960s, I was struggling with geometry, then being badly taught according to the notoriously ill-conceived system known as the New Math. In despair over one D-plus ...

A woman found a math textbook dating back to 1813. ... Michelle Manning was cleaning out her stepfather’s attic when she came across a book titled Principles of Geometry.

Greek geometry wasn’t just math—it was an attempt to decode the universe. Its logic still powers rockets, bridges, and every GPS route today.

Understanding the meaning of "equals" in mathematics tells us a lot about both the nuance and richness in the field, but also how ideas of equality are used or misused in life ...

There will be an introduction to spherical and hyperbolic geometry and triangle measurements will be computed for each. Calculus based derivations of area and volume for surfaces and solids will be ...

Maryland may combine algebra and geometry courses for older students as part of a broader effort to improve performance in math across the state. A draft of the proposed policy shows that ...

So, the equation seems to equal: Be smart, have an open heart, and God will show himself to you. Or strive to understand, keep that heart open, and you may get to God as well. Just do the math.

Florida’s state education agency rejected dozens of math textbooks this past spring because, officials contended, they contained common-core learning standards or violated a state law that ...

Stardew Valley's unexpected appearance in a math textbook has amused fans and sparked curiosity. The game's indie success, dedicated community, and developer's ongoing work contribute to its ...

You don't need a geometry textbook to appreciate the shapes of Salt Lake City On the ... this is not the only way geometry pops up while cruising ... schools—where the subject of math is ...