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Dad's Viral Maths Homework Fail Stumps The Internet

A frustrated father's plea for help with his six-year-old's 'impossible' maths homework has sparked sympathy and laughter online, as parents everywhere relate to the struggle of the new curriculum.

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

The T-Puzzle: The Simple Brain Teaser That Fools Everyone

A classic geometric puzzle, known as the T-Puzzle, is stumping minds online. With just four pieces, this century-old conundrum appears simple but reveals a fiendish challenge that tests spatial reasoning and patience.

St Andrews Tops 2025 Maths Rankings, Beating Oxford

The Complete University Guide's 2025 league table for Mathematics is out, featuring a major upset at the top. Discover which universities are leading in maths education, research, and graduate prospects across the UK.

Predatory maths teacher jailed for abusing teenager

Robert Huber, a former maths tutor from Surrey, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a catalogue of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old girl, exploiting his position of trust in a case described by the judge as a 'gross breach'.

Viral IQ Test Puzzle: Only 1% Can Solve It

A fiendishly difficult brain teaser is taking the internet by storm, with claims you need a 'sky-high IQ' to solve it. Can you crack the code and find the missing number?

Viral Maths Puzzle Stumps The Internet: What's 7+7÷7+7×7-7?

A deceptively simple maths equation has sparked a fierce online debate, dividing social media users and revealing a common mistake in the order of operations. Discover the correct answer and why so many people are getting it wrong.

Viral Maths Puzzle Stumps The UK - What's The Answer?

A deceptively simple maths puzzle has gone viral, baffling thousands online. The equation seems straightforward, but the correct answer has sparked a fierce debate. We break down the two possible solutions and why this puzzle is so brilliantly tricky.

Viral Maths Puzzle Stumps The Internet

A deceptively simple maths problem has gone viral on Reddit, leaving both children and adults utterly baffled. Join the debate and see if you can crack the code.

Viral Maths Problem Stumps Parents Nationwide

A deceptively simple maths problem intended for 12-year-olds has gone viral after leaving parents utterly baffled. See if you can crack the code that has the internet stumped.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

Viral Maths Puzzle Stumps The Internet

A deceptively simple maths question has gone viral, leaving thousands scratching their heads. The puzzle, which asks you to divide 40 by half and then add 20, is trickier than it looks. We reveal the correct answer and why so many people are getting it wr

Gove's GCSE resit policy legacy exposed in results

New GCSE results reveal how Michael Gove's controversial resit policy has created a 'broken system' of educational inequality, with disadvantaged students bearing the brunt of persistent failure rates in English and maths.

11-year-old maths genius aces GCSE five years early

An 11-year-old maths prodigy from the UK has achieved a top grade in his GCSE maths exam, a staggering five years ahead of his peers. Discover the incredible story of this young genius's remarkable academic feat.

'Impossible' GCSE Maths Question Stumps Students

A brutally tough probability question from a recent Edexcel GCSE Maths paper has gone viral, with students and adults alike branding it 'impossible' and taking to social media for answers.

90% of Adults Fail This GCSE Maths Question - Can You?

As GCSE results are released, a 'simple' maths question from a past paper has gone viral for stumping the internet. We reveal the problem that 9 out of 10 adults get wrong and break down the solution. Think you're smarter than a teenager? Take the test!

Bath Uni maths team wins UK sports contest

The University of Bath's mathematics team has secured a prestigious victory in a national sports competition, showcasing their analytical prowess in Gloucestershire.

Maths skills decline post-pandemic in UK schools

A new study highlights a concerning drop in maths proficiency among students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland following the COVID-19 pandemic, raising alarms over long-term educational impacts.

GCSE students face hardest maths exam in six years

A-level students across the UK were left reeling after facing what experts are calling the toughest GCSE maths paper in half a decade. Discover the questions that left even top pupils baffled.

US kids outperform Chinese in maths and science tests

A surprising study shows American students, particularly from New Orleans and Boston, surpassing Chinese counterparts in key academic areas. Experts weigh in on what this means for global education.

Maths question stumps 75% on The 1% Club

A seemingly straightforward maths question from ITV's 'The 1% Club' left 75% of contestants baffled. Discover the answer and test your own skills!

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