In a decision that underscores long-standing rifts over how to teach mathematics, Texas officials have rejected one of the most widely used elementary textbooks in the country in that subject after ...

Getting something wrong is never a good feeling. And for people with math anxiety, one wrong answer could spiral into a lifetime of avoided opportunities and limited choices. “It is the vicious cycle ...

A researcher found that networks that consisted of both impulsive and deliberate individuals made, on average, quicker and better decisions than a group with homogenous thinkers. Whether it is ants ...

In a practical sense, mathematics skills and understanding are of vital importance in determining the future success of today's young people. But unfortunately, their mathematics curriculum in too ...

A diagram showing that when decision makers quickly come to a conclusion, the decision is more influenced by their initial bias. If decision makers wait to gather more information, the slower decision ...

Amanda Redlich spends much of her time pondering complex, abstract, mathematical questions. As assistant professor of mathematics, she teaches courses in multivariate calculus, probability, and ...

What does it mean for your health if a cancer screening is 90% accurate? Or when a lawyer says there’s a 99% chance a defendant is guilty? We encounter numbers in our everyday lives that can influence ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Whether it is ants forming a trail or individuals crossing the street, the exchange of information is key in making everyday decisions. But new Florida State University research ...