The number of first-year students at the University of California, San Diego, whose math skills fall below a middle school level has increased nearly 30-fold over the past five years, according to a ...

A sharp rise in students entering the University of California system without middle school-level math skills is raising alarms among educators. A new internal report from the University of California ...

Mathematical communication skills are essential for helping students grasp mathematical concepts. Fostering students’ knowledge of Islamic values can also encourage them to relate mathematical topics ...

Algebra has long been a fundamental part of any high school math curriculum. In many places it's become a fundamental part of the middle school math curriculum, too. In recent years, more students ...

In many school districts, Algebra 1 serves as a gatekeeper course, influencing access to upper-level math classes that are necessary for acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. In 2009, ...

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Math isn’t just about numbers. It’s about language, too. Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose ...

One of the landmarks of Kyoto, the home of Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, is the Kamo River. At certain points, there are stepping stones that allow residents to cross the river away from ...

5 12 752 Share or save for quick reference. If your kid thinks math is “boring” (or if they break into a full meltdown at the mention of the word), I’ve got a secret weapon: Coordinate Graphing ...

With students’ math proficiency rates remaining stubbornly low, the Maryland State Board of Education has revealed its plan to streamline math education. Presented during the board’s all-day meeting ...