A set of guidelines adopted by 45 states this year may turn children into "little mathematicians" who don't know how to do actual math. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for TheAtlantic.com ...

Hey Super Math Kids! Do you want to impress your friends and teachers with your amazing math skills? Imagine solving tricky multiplication problems in your head, without even needing a pencil or paper ...

These days, large language models can handle increasingly complex tasks, writing complex code and engaging in sophisticated reasoning. But when it comes to four-digit multiplication, a task taught in ...