Diagram from Dorrie, Heinrich, trans. David Antin, 100 Great Problems of Elementary Mathematics: Their History and Solution, p. 171 ...

Elementary students in some schools are using math to try to solve real problems, helping them see its practical applications.

Kids tackle some serious math problems—can you keep up? Try this math test, and don't worry—answers and explanations are included!

The old-fashioned method of solving problems from a textbook was not getting the job done at Hanover-Horton Elementary School. So the school took a new approach to math education Wednesday — games.