Learning how to solve algebraic equations need not be all work and no play. Two software titles, “The Hidden Treasure of Al-Jabr” and “Standard Deviants: Algebra,” bring an entertaining element to the ...

For most people, the word "algebra" conjures classroom memories of Xs and Ys. Weekend Edition's math guy, Keith Devlin, says that's because most schools do a terrible job of teaching it. He talks with ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DragonBox Algebra 5+ If “algebra” is a scary word in your house, maybe it’s time to try a different approach. DragonBox Algebra 5+ is the first in a series ...

I don’t often encounter the words “philosophy” and “fun” right next to the term “algebra.” Nowadays, these words don’t seem to fit together comfortably. However, the three terms do appear in the title ...

Schools across the country are on break this week, meaning that millions of students don't have to think even about algebra - or are they just missing the algebra that's all around them? We're joined ...