We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

International tests scores released this month provide further evidence that U.S. students are behind where they should be in math, a problem that has huge implications for their success in school and ...

Back to School Without the Math Meltdowns Back to school in our house always meant one thing, controlled chaos.

California's new math instruction framework may look unfamiliar to parents, but once parents understand the family- and ...

Sharp declines in math performance in the wake of the pandemic have leaders and educators alike seeking impactful ways to reimagine math learning. The new school year is kicking off around the country ...

Three HISD students will get $100,000 of resources, mentorship and community as they aim to become the next generation of ...

Tonica Tatum-Gormes leads her students through a math problem involving a money-saving strategy, Sept. 12, 2023. She teaches a course called Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications at Capital ...

This article is part of a series exploring the state of math education in Ohio. Brianna Swain does not remember learning much of anything in school while growing up in Columbus' Hilltop neighborhood.

The Illinois State Board of Education is creating a numeracy plan and is looking for input from educators on a draft version of the plan.

Dyscalculia is a severe and persistent learning disability in math that affects about 5 to 8 percent of school-age children. Due to its impact on students’ ability to learn and retain basic math facts ...

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Policy experts worry students will fall short of the state's future ...