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In this post, you’ll find a collection of playful puzzles, logic problems, and brain teasers to try. Solve them on your own, with your family, or with friends — and when you're ready, check your answers! If you love stretching your brain and discovering new ways to play with math, there's even more waiting for you in our summer and year-round programs!

EMC is sharing some memories from our recent Math Quest in San Jose.

Can you guess what most people’s favorite number is? A recent online poll reveals interesting insights about people’s favorite numbers.

We are heartbroken by the news of the terrorist attack on Israel. Our hearts go out to those in our community affected by this war. We continue to educate children and believe that education is the light and hope of humanity.

To encourage love for math among kids of all abilities, EMC organizes free quests and games. Participants - kids and their parents - follow a magical storyline and embark on a mathematical adventure. This way, we also connect families by letting them share fun common challenges.

Check out 10 incredible math tricks you can do with a standard deck of cards. From building your mental math skills to mastering probability and fractions, these tricks are fun and great for boosting your math and logic muscles.

Teaching children with ADHD requires more attention from the teacher. These kids are able to learn, but they are slower to acquire certain skills. They have difficulty keeping their attention on one thing at a time. This is due to their slow development of working memory.

Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but that doesn't mean our brains have to take a break too. At EMC, we offer two exciting math courses during the summer: Fun Math and Competition Math. You can choose to enroll in one or both courses, and enjoy two lessons per week. [...]

Our first priority is to teach a child to think independently. The role of the teacher is to ask guiding questions and facilitate class discussions. EMC teachers do not aim to teach children pre-made solutions to typical problems, only to then assign similar homework. [...]