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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 10 + 4 x (5 x 2) - 2? The math calculation that very few can solve in 30 seconds

A viral math calculation challenges people to solve it correctly and quickly, highlighting common mistakes in basic math operations.

Mar 21 • 01:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Parent Column 'The Guardians': Hopefully, My Kids Are Better at Math than I Am

The author reflects humorously on their struggles with mathematics, contemplating alternate life paths had they excelled in the subject.

Mar 19 • 15:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Practice Math Test Overwhelms Ninth Graders. Cermat Faces Criticism Again

Czech ninth graders faced significant challenges during a recent practice math test, leading to renewed criticism of Cermat.

Mar 19 • 12:34 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Gerd Faltings receives the Abel Prize and 7.5 million

German mathematician Gerd Faltings has been awarded the 2026 Abel Prize for his groundbreaking work in arithmetic geometry, particularly for solving Mordell's conjecture.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will the math Matura be optional? "It causes stress and mental burden"

Psychologist Anna Drożdż has submitted a petition to the Polish parliament proposing that the mathematics Matura exam should not be mandatory due to its stress-inducing nature and its inadequacy in catering to the diverse talents and needs of Polish students.

Mar 19 • 05:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal Elections: The Key to Power Hidden Outside TMC's Impregnable Fortresses! Understand the Complete Math with Data

The article analyzes the political landscape of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, focusing on the competition between TMC and BJP, with TMC holding a significant lead.

Mar 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Oil CEO urges Newsom to do the 'math' as California governor vows to stop offshore drilling

Sable Offshore Corp. CEO Jim Flores advocates for offshore oil drilling in California as a solution to rising consumer prices amidst state vows to halt production.

Mar 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Mathematics Competition 'Kangaroo' Invites Not Only Students – This Year Adults Are Encouraged to Participate More Actively

The 'Kangaroo' mathematics competition encourages adults to participate alongside students, with a special age group for enthusiasts of mathematics and logical problems.

Mar 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Whether oil is expensive or cheap! Gas station owners earn a lot selling 1 liter of petrol, this is the math

Despite losses faced by oil companies due to rising crude oil prices, petrol pump owners maintain their profit margins due to fixed commissions.

Mar 17 • 08:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Mathematics Challenge: Turtles on the Sand

The article presents a mathematical challenge involving two turtle friends, Cascadura and Casquinha, who must navigate a map to collect gifts while adhering to specific movement rules.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why 142857 is a magical number that has fascinated mathematicians for centuries

The number 142857 has intrigued mathematicians for centuries due to its unique properties and cultural significance.

Mar 14 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why the whole world celebrates Pi today

Every year on March 14th, people worldwide celebrate Pi Day, recognizing the significance of the mathematical constant π, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

Mar 14 • 06:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Even a primary school student must get 12/12 on this math test - How will you do? Test yourself

This article presents a math test designed for primary school students, focusing on the ten times table, challenging readers to recall their knowledge quickly.

Mar 13 • 15:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Quebec’s masked band Angine de Poitrine is blowing up. Meet the men behind the noses

Angine de Poitrine, a mysterious masked duo from Quebec, is gaining fame for their unique performances and catchy music that combine whimsical, carnival-like elements with math-rock.

Mar 13 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Middle School: Needs Groups in French and Mathematics Will Become Optional Starting September 2026

The French government has announced that needs-based groups in French and mathematics for middle school students will become optional starting in September 2026, reversing a previous mandate that grouped students by ability.

Mar 13 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

That girl from Iran... who conquered the world not with missiles, but with 'math'!

The article highlights the story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who overcame her early aversion to math to win the prestigious Fields Medal, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.

Mar 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The '4-day' math of oil, IEA's bet or just a facade? See 'Diplomacy'

The article discusses the impact of the recent US-Iran confrontation on global oil prices and supply, focusing on the implications of Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 13 • 02:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tragedy in Georgia: who was Jason Hughes, the teacher who died after a students' prank

The tragic death of Jason Hughes, a high school math teacher in Gainesville, Georgia, has shocked the educational community and sparked renewed discussions on the dangers of student pranks.

Mar 12 • 00:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

State Audit: Euro Millions Will Not Save Estonia from Engineer Shortage

A recent audit by the Estonian State Audit Office indicates that despite a significant investment in engineering education, the country will not resolve its engineer shortage unless the foundational math and science education in primary schools improves.

Mar 11 • 19:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Skomantas Urbonas (17) is Norway's champion in mathematics

Skomantas Urbonas, a 17-year-old from Oslo International School, has won the title of Norway's mathematics champion after succeeding in the Abel Competition.

Mar 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Beloved 75-year-old math teacher found dead inside Baltimore elementary school

Deborah Tolson, a 75-year-old math interventionist, was found deceased inside Arundel Elementary School in Baltimore, with no signs of foul play reported.

Mar 11 • 06:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Can you really do the multiplication table? If you get all 12 right in this merciless quiz, your math skills are sharp

This article challenges readers to test their multiplication table skills with a series of timed multiplication questions.

Mar 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A distasteful prank was played on his high school teacher, and he died

A high school math teacher was killed after a prank by his students turned tragic in Hall County, USA.

Mar 10 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Math Paper QR Code Opens Pop Song, Now CBSE Has Given This Clarification

A QR code on the Class 12 math exam paper caused a social media uproar by leading to the famous song 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley, prompting concerns over exam security and a response from CBSE.

Mar 10 • 06:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

High school teacher killed after student 'runs him over in prank gone wrong'

A beloved high school math teacher, Jason Hughes, was killed after allegedly being run over by a student during a prank gone tragically wrong.

Mar 9 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What is 8 + 3 x (5 x 5) – 4? The math calculation that confuses everyone

A math problem has gone viral on social media as it challenges basic arithmetic skills and the application of the order of operations.

Mar 7 • 22:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Washed out by rain, India-New Zealand final; who will become the champion? Know the math

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand is set for March 8, 2026, in Ahmedabad, with cricket fans eager for the outcome and concerns about rain impacting the match.

Mar 7 • 04:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Math ain’t mathing’: N.S. budget called out for cuts to Indigenous, Black programs

Nova Scotians protest against the provincial budget cuts that disproportionately affect Indigenous and Black community programs.

Mar 6 • 20:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Mock Entrance Exams: Ninth Graders Completely Struggled with Difficult Math, Experts Say Test Fails to Meet Its Role

A recent evaluation of mock entrance exams in Czechia indicates that ninth-grade students found the math section significantly more difficult than the Czech language section, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these assessments.

Mar 5 • 15:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is an Internet Joke in the CKE Sheet Lowering the Level of Math Maturity? Minister Comments

A controversial math problem involving coloring a lumberjack in a trial maturity exam has raised discussions about the standards of math education in Poland.

Mar 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Internet Joke in CKE Sheet. "Color the Lumberjack" on the Math Matura Exam. Comment from the Deputy Head of MEN

A controversial math exam question involving a light-hearted internet joke has sparked discussion about the declining standards of Poland's matura exams.

Mar 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

2026 Practice Matura in Mathematics. What Were the Tasks?

Future high school graduates in Poland participated in a mock math exam on March 5, 2026, as part of their preparation for the final Matura exams scheduled for May.

Mar 5 • 11:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor fired suspected of comparing chimpanzee to a Black student at a school in Maceió

A math teacher in Maceió has been dismissed for allegedly comparing a Black student's image to that of a chimpanzee.

Mar 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C.’s students falling behind in math skills, report finds

A report reveals that British Columbia's students are experiencing significant declines in math skills, raising concerns about their educational performance.

Mar 4 • 23:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government names advisers for potential EQAO test overhaul

Ontario's education minister has appointed a new expert panel to assess and possibly redesign the province's standard testing, following poor educational outcomes in math for students.

Mar 4 • 18:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Ex-CENTCOM chief details 'exquisite intelligence' behind Iran strikes, says next steps hinge on 'missile math'

Retired General David Petraeus discussed the intelligence and strategic considerations leading to U.S. military action against Iran, emphasizing the risks posed by Iran's missile capabilities.

Mar 4 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Learn how a student from the interior of SP aced math questions on the Enem 2025

Mateus Afonso Alves, an 18-year-old student from Ribeirão Preto, achieved a perfect score in mathematics on the Enem 2025 exam due to extensive preparation and practice.

Mar 3 • 18:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Dilemma over Upendra Kushwaha’s Seat: Understand the Math of Rajya Sabha Elections in Bihar

The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Bihar are heating up as the BJP announces its candidates and the position for a fifth seat remains uncertain.

Mar 3 • 12:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is the Polish school teaching effectively? Three key studies on students start in spring

Three important educational research projects will begin in selected primary schools across Poland in March and April to assess student reading, math skills, and challenges of modern citizenship.

Mar 3 • 08:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

National Student Achievement Examinations for Fourth Graders Start with Tasks in Lithuanian Language

Lithuanian fourth graders will begin their national student achievement examinations with tasks focused on the Lithuanian language and literature today, followed by math assessments next week.

Mar 3 • 07:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher arrested suspected of committing sexual crimes against teenage students inside school in Bahia

A 48-year-old math teacher in Piripá, Bahia, was arrested on charges of sexual crimes against five teenage students within the school premises.

Mar 3 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mathematics Challenge: Overtaking on the Road 2

The article presents a mathematical challenge involving overtaking vehicles on a road, following Clara's car movements.

Mar 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Hub for March 3rd

Fomyschool launches its 'PinPoint Coaching' program aimed at helping students improve their grades through personalized learning strategies.

Mar 2 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ribeirão Preto Student Achieves Perfect Math Score on Enem and Secures Place at USP: 'I Never Got Tired of Studying'

An 18-year-old student from Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, achieved a perfect score in math on the Enem exam and earned admission to the prestigious University of São Paulo (USP).

Mar 1 • 18:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This metal is going to double, not gold or silver... an expert explained the math

An expert predicts a significant surge in copper prices due to rising demand driven by AI and electrification, suggesting that it could soon double in value.

Feb 28 • 03:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gardens become outdoor classrooms and students learn science and math in practice in RR

A project in Roraima, Brazil, is implementing school gardens to promote healthy eating and hands-on education in subjects like science and math.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Every home has gold... the government needs to extract it', how? Nilesh Shah explains the whole math

Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Asset Management, argues that India does not need to rely on foreign investments for fundraising, highlighting the substantial domestic investment in gold and silver.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp: Campinas Region Advances 15% in School Performance, Math Records Established in the State of SP

The Campinas region of Brazil saw a 15% improvement in school performance, with record results in mathematics as reported by Saresp.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Neel Mani Shastri say about the allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand?

Neel Mani Shastri defended the Vidya Math in Varanasi amid serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, calling them baseless and an attack on Sanatan Dharma.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Sheesh Mahal, Swimming Pool, Girls...' What Did Shankaracharya's Disciple Neel Mani Say?

Neel Mani Shastri, a disciple of Shankara, speaks out amid allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand regarding dubious activities at the Vidya Math in Varanasi, asserting the institution's integrity and traditions.

Feb 25 • 09:49 UTC

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