Nena F. Hupp pauses from reading her kindergartners the picture book Let’s Count to help them better understand the math assignments they are about to tackle in small groups. “Remember, when you get ...

Mention of a college math competition conjures up images of diligent students, clad in polo-shirted uniforms, huddled over a red buzzer, whispering about factorials. They boast catchy team names like ...