Parents should go to maths classes with their children to help reverse Britain's dismal world ranking in the subject, ministers said yesterday. They backed an inquiry into primary school maths, which ...

Something still seems to be missing in teaching mathematics. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images It’s a problem because mathematics is the bedrock for the development of scientific reasoning.

Twenty-first century maths lessons in English secondary schools are generally much like those of decades ago, with the teacher standing at the front of the class asking questions and opportunities for ...