Math is beautiful. But most students won’t get to see that beauty until it's too late. Quanta interviewed AoPS Founder Richard Rusczyk on how Art of Problem Solving teaches math as a creative discipline, and why the accumulation of knowledge isn't the end goal of learning – rather, it's about being playful, open, and willing to try new things.

Break out the sidewalk chalk, it’s time for #Mathwalk! This summer, AoPS Academy students are preventing summer slide by putting their creative problem-solving to work — chalking out math problems on sidewalks around their community for neighbors to solve.

What are your chances for winning the Powerball or Mega Millions? We dive into strategies for increasing your chances of winning.

From letter distribution to first-word strategies, we analyze Wordle word lists for patterns and come up with tips for playing — and winning — mathematically.

So many of the problems worth solving in life are hard. If they were easy, someone else would have solved them before you got to them. Read our strategies for dealing with hard problems in math — and beyond.

Matt Weber discusses how to guide students through the process of writing organized, clear math solutions.

What’s your strategy for solving the Rubik’s cube? We layout the terms and sequences to memorize to show how understanding outweighs knowing.

What are the two keys to minimizing silly mistakes? Developing good habits and organizing your work. We break down some tips and habits to help curb your errors.