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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
🇵🇱 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
🇱🇹 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
🇫🇮 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
🇫🇷 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
🇦🇷 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)
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
🇨🇿 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
🇧🇷 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
🇵🇱 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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

'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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much is 12 + (11 x 5) – 3 ÷ 3? The math calculation that only brilliant minds can solve in six seconds

A math problem involving basic operations becomes a viral challenge testing mental agility and foundational math knowledge on social media.

Feb 19 • 23:20 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonian students lack the ability to apply math skills in real life

Estonian students excel in international PISA tests but struggle to apply mathematical skills to real-life problems, according to a doctoral thesis from Tallinn University.

Feb 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Exam Paper Causes Outrage! Was the CBSE Math Exam That Tough, Debate Started

The Math exam for 10th grade under the CBSE has sparked a heated debate online, particularly among students in Tamil Nadu, over its perceived difficulty and fairness.

Feb 18 • 04:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Wonder Years’ star Danica McKellar says one thing kept her from losing herself as a child in Hollywood

Danica McKellar emphasizes the importance of education in maintaining her balance during her childhood acting career.

Feb 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How did Epstein transform from an unqualified teacher to the 'secret keeper' of the wealthy?

This article explores Jeffrey Epstein's unconventional rise from a non-degreed math teacher to a powerful figure in elite circles.

Feb 14 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Majority of public high school students in the DF finish school without knowing math, points out UnB study

A study reveals that 62.3% of public high school students in the Federal District of Brazil graduate without mastering basic math skills.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Changed his high school grade - received prison

A man in Trollhättan was sentenced to one month in prison for altering his high school math grade from F to E.

Feb 10 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Mathematics Challenge: Coloring with Mom

Igor and his mom, Cláudia, engage in a strategic coloring game where they must complete a line, column, or diagonal of three same-colored houses to win.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Children in the Woods, the Teacher: 'Awake and Good in Math. But the Mother is an Overbearing Presence'

Teacher Lidia Camilla Vallarolo discusses teaching her three students in the woods, noting their mathematical abilities and the challenges posed by their mother's presence.

Feb 5 • 10:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

"If they don't want to learn math, at least let no one rob them." How to talk to children about money and influencers?

The article discusses how parents can have meaningful conversations with their children about money management and the influence of online personalities.

Feb 4 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Not knowing mathematics holds Brazil back

A study highlights that Brazil's poor math education contributes to its low and irregular economic growth, with math-intensive professions generating significant income and GDP contributions.

Feb 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Do you struggle with math and physics? High school students from MIOC offer free tutoring! Here's who and how to contact them

High school students from MIOC in Zagreb are providing free tutoring sessions in math and physics to younger students, valued at around 30,000 euros per semester.

Feb 3 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

No state reaches 30% of young people with adequate math skills after the pandemic

The percentage of young people completing high school with adequate math skills in Brazil decreased from 25.5% in 2019 to 21.4% in 2023 due to the pandemic, according to the IEE report.

Feb 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Reduction of Claims" or Sensible? When Written Division is Eliminated

Niedersachsen has decided to stop teaching written division in elementary schools, citing high error rates in the method, a controversial move among experts and a cause for protest among affected parents.

Jan 16 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A ticking time bomb: the CEO of Safran warns about the decline in math levels in France

Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, warns that the decline in mathematics proficiency in France could lead to a shortage of engineers, stressing that not all students should follow the same academic paths.

Jan 15 • 19:13 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Germany has already been divided enough

Students in Lower Saxony are no longer required to learn long division, leading to a significant backlash from proponents of traditional math education.

Jan 13 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Education Policy: No Elementary School Child Needs to Master Written Division

The article discusses the challenges faced by German schools in 2026, including staff shortages and infrastructure issues, while arguing against the necessity for elementary school children to master written division as Niedersachsen modifies its math curriculum.

Jan 13 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Math Class: 'The Abolition is Right'

In Lower Saxony, primary school students are no longer learning long division, sparking a debate among educators about whether essential skills are being lost.

Jan 11 • 08:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students struggle

The Washington Post criticized the Chicago Teachers Union for focusing on social justice initiatives while student proficiency in reading and math continues to decline.

Jan 10 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Only the selflessness of teachers remains. Fewer children in classrooms would be too expensive, says awarded educator about math education

In an interview, awarded educator Eva Oravcová discusses the importance of math in developing critical thinking and creativity, teaching methods, parental involvement in education, and the value of diligence over mere talent.

Jan 8 • 16:00 UTC

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