Draw four lines beginning and ending at the gray points to break this square into pieces that can be rearranged into five identical squares. Bonus: Suppose you can use any number of lines that begin ...

Divide this figure into three parts that can be arranged into a square. The parts must not be folded over to make their current back the front, they must not overlap, and there must not be any gaps in ...

The inside of a bus may not seem like the ideal place to rekindle your interest in math, but a group of mathematicians is betting it will. Last month, the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute of ...

This square is divided into 36 smaller squares. There are 91 squares in total. Because the big square has a side length of 6, there are six different square sizes ...

Sudoku and other puzzles can incorporate play and critical thinking skills, while easing students into solving standard math problems.

Vedic Math Puzzle: Vedic math puzzles are a fascinating component of Indian mathematics that can improve mathematical abilities while offering a fun and difficult experience. By working on these ...

Imagine someone handing you a scrap of net from a basketball hoop, with knotted red cord attached to the netting, and telling you this bit of string is a clue in a puzzle. How quickly — if ever — ...