“Mathematics is the art of reducing any problem to linear algebra.” This is a quote often attributed to William Stein, a former mathematics professor at the University of Washington, now the lead ...

Black and Latino students are much less likely to have early access to Algebra 1 than their white and Asian peers—even when they’re in the same schools, and have similarly high math scores, according ...

The new courses are part of the state’s push to offer options other than Advanced Placement. Jeffrey S. Solochek is an education reporter covering K-12 education policy and schools. Reach him at ...

How can the behavior of elementary particles and the structure of the entire universe be described using the same mathematical concepts? This question is at the heart of the recent work by ...

Algebraic groups and their representations lie at the heart of modern mathematics, forming a bridge between abstract algebraic structures and geometric intuition. The study of algebraic groups entails ...

Graph homomorphisms and chromatic numbers are foundational concepts in modern graph theory, with widespread applications that extend from combinatorial optimisation to theoretical computer science. A ...

Algebra can be demystified with the right approach. Transforming word problems into mathematical expressions is crucial, alongside using formula sheets and colour-coding equations for clarity.

Courtney Gibbons is affiliated with the Association for Women in Mathematics and the American Mathematical Society. You might remember learning about the quadratic formula to figure out the solutions ...

A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. The equations are fundamental to maths as well as science, where they have broad applications ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most people’s experiences with polynomial equations don’t ...

A mathematician has uncovered a way of answering some of algebra's oldest problems. University of New South Wales Honorary Professor Norman Wildberger, has revealed a potentially game-changing ...