Problem solving is, itself, a problem. With so many proven methods at our disposal, choosing the right one can feel like a long and difficult journey. Today, I’d like to take a look at three methods ...

How do some entrepreneurs manage to come up with solutions for the toughest problems? They borrow this method from an ancient philosopher. A First Principle is a basic, essential, foundational truth ...

Wendy Monroy is a Mathematics Coach for the Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California and is a member of the Instructional Leadership Corps, a collaboration among the California ...

If there are nine people in a room and every person shakes hands exactly once with each of the other people, how many handshakes will there be? How can you prove your answer is correct using a model ...

The Army has employed a variety of techniques for continuous process improvement (CPI) for many years. Some have resulted in projects that saved the Army millions of dollars, while other efforts have ...

A set of guidelines adopted by 45 states this year may turn children into "little mathematicians" who don't know how to do actual math. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for TheAtlantic.com ...