If math never quite stuck for you, Ben Orlin is here to change that. Orlin is a math teacher and author of a new book, Math for English Majors. His mission is to help people see math in a more ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mental math system developed in the 1800's is helping some local students ace standardized tests and win math competitions. But the method isn't taught in most Houston schools.

This math trick can help you multiply any two-digit number by 11. Arlene Resendiz is TikTok's resident math whiz. When she's not working as a professional tutor, she's teaching the internet the ...

Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...

Imagine you're a trader. You're on the trading floor, trying to price out if a 15-year bond issued by General Electric will generate the returns needed to placate your investors. Bad news, your ...

Math shouldn’t be harder than finding the last matching sock in your laundry. These clever shortcuts convert head-scratching problems into quick mental wins. You’ll conquer calculations faster than ...

Coral reefs can be crocheted. The atmosphere can be knit. And a stop sign can be folded into a pair of pants. Welcome to the intersection of math and handicraft. Unexpectedly, handicraft in general, ...

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You're on the trading floor, trying to price out if a 15-year bond issued by General Electric will generate the returns needed to placate your investors. Bad news, your calculator is dead and the ...