
Emergence Of Agriculture In Prehistory Took Much Longer, Genetic Evidence Suggests
Researchers have found
evidence that genetics
supports the idea that the
emergence of agriculture in
prehistory took much longer
... > full story

As Easy As 1, 2, 3: Number Sense Correlates With Test Scores
Knowing how precisely a high
school freshman can estimate
the number of objects in a
group gives you a good idea
how well he has done in mat ... > full story

NIST Releases Preview Of Much-anticipated Online Mathematics Reference
NIST has released a
five-chapter preview of the
much-anticipated online
Digital Library of
Mathematical Functions. In
... > full story

Where Mathematics And Astrophysics Meet
The mathematicians were
trying to extend an
illustrious result in their
field, the Fundamental
Theorem of Algebra. The
astrophysicists were working
on a fundamental problem in
... > full story
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New Mathematical Model Can Measure Political Party Power
October 2, 2008 A new algorithm developed by a computer scientist can be used to predict political power ... > full story -
National Wildlife Federation's Program Boosts Student Math Scores
September 28, 2008 In the early 21st century, American educators are being challenged to incorporate integrated curriculum strategies into primary and secondary schools while satisfying ever-stricter national and state ... > full story -
Unraveling 'Math Dyslexia'
September 26, 2008 New research could change the way we view math difficulties and how we assist children who face those problems. Scientists are using brain imaging to understand how children develop math skills, and ... > full story -
Effectiveness Of Traditional And Blended Learning Environments
September 22, 2008 In today's online era, the concept of a classroom extends beyond a walled room with desks and chairs and into the realm of cyber space. To provide learners with the best experience, many educators ... > full story -
Math Model Shows McCain Ahead By As Many As 27 Electoral College Votes
September 17, 2008 A new approach to determining who will win the most electoral votes in the US Presidential race factors in lessons learned from the 2004 election and uses sophisticated math modeling. The research ... > full story -
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New Evidence On The Robustness Of Metabolic Networks
September 8, 2008 Biological systems evolve in ways that increase their fitness for survival amidst environmental fluctuations and internal errors. Now researchers have found new evidence that evolution has produced ... > full story -
European Group Aims To Make Maths Teaching More Rigorous And Inspiring
August 29, 2008 An attempt to re-energize mathematics teaching in Europe is being made in a new project examining a range of factors thought to influence achievement. Mathematics teaching is as vital as ever both in ... > full story -
Calculators Okay In Math Class, If Students Know The Facts First, Study Finds
August 20, 2008 Calculators are useful tools in elementary mathematics classes, if students already have some basic skills, new research has found. The findings shed light on the debate about whether and when ... > full story -
No Gender Differences In Math Performance
July 27, 2008 We've all heard it. Many of us in fact believe it. Girls just aren't as good at math as boys. But is it true? After sifting through mountains of data - including SAT results and math scores from 7 ... > full story -
Baseball: 2008 All-star Game Was Mathematical Marvel
July 20, 2008 The 2008 All-Star Game was the game of a lifetime, and a math professor can prove it. "What happened Tuesday night was definitely a rare occurrence and one we should not expect to see again in our ... > full story
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