At number 7 on our list of math problem-solving activities for middle school we have the following problem – three sailors were stuck on a deserted island that was also home to a hoard of monkeys. The ...

Having a positive mindset in math may do more than just help students feel more confident about their skills and more willing to keep trying when they fail; it may prime their brains to think better.

How long would it take to burn off the calories from the food on McDonald’s menu? Students can examine McDonald’s (or other fast food restaurant menu health stats) as well as proportional reasoning ...