Source: Slide 15 of a PowerPoint presentation, accompanying a June 2016 OECD report, “Equations and Inequalities.” Click here for a larger version. Abstract, pure math — solving disembodied equations ...

Applied mathematics vs pure mathematics q My child has chosen commerce in Class XI. We are confused whether to choose applied mathematics or pure mathematics. Will choosing applied maths put her at a ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Over at the Washington Monthly, Jill Barshay reports on the latest study comparing ...

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...