Math Forum staffer seeks to help students understand and excel at math. The Math Forum‘s Max Ray has authored a new book, Powerful Problem-Solving: Activities for Making Sense with the Mathematical ...

Edward Burger has long argued that the path to learning is not necessarily a straight line. As a mathematics professor at Williams College, he encouraged students to learn by failing to achieve a task ...

Why should we care about problem solving activities for high school students? What’s the fastest way to get to and from work? How can I complete a task more efficiently? What should I have for lunch ...

Stevenson, Howard H., Russ Banham, and Shirley Spence. Problem Solving: HBS Alumni Making a Difference in the World. Southwestern Publishing Group, 2019.

Developing a problem-solving process doesn’t just help you make more informed decisions. It will also help you prioritize your time so you can get back to what really matters. Whether it’s asking what ...

With as many problems as we are all faced with in our work and life, it seems as if there is never enough time to solve each one without dealing with some adversity along the way. Problems keep ...

I spoke to the employees at a company that has a glowing reputation. As I explained how problem-solving is the quickest way to earn influence in an organization, it sparked a heated conversation that ...