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Discussing problem-solving techniques and famous mathematicians helps elementary students learn math concepts.

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A brain teaser shared on X challenges users to decode an unusual math pattern — and the answer isn't what you'd expect.

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Reena Sethi and Ihita Bolisetty launched a VCU chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative, which partners with a local assisted-living facility to work with residents.

Math puzzles are a type of brain teaser that tests the reader's critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. David Bessis was drawn to mathematics for the same reason that many people are driven away: He didn’t understand how it worked.

Brain teasers are puzzles that help us sharpen our minds and improve our ability to think clearly. They often engage us with tricky problems, which boost our focus and problem-solving skills.