Mathematics

What’s on this superintendent of the year’s bucket list?

Freeing up teachers' time during the workweek ranks high on Superintendent Scott Menzel's list of priorities. Here's why.

How California can fix its school crisis. Two projects point the way

Two recent projects to improve academic skills indicate that learning can be improved with sustained effort that uses proven techniques and shuns trendy short-term fixes that school systems often adopt in their desperate efforts to raise test scores.

U.S. fourth and eighth graders fall further behind in math

Math scores for U.S. fourth and eighth graders declined significantly last school year, compared to 2019, according to the latest results from the National Center for Education Statistics, or NCES. Chronic absenteeism and pandemic shutdown are to blame, say Wisconsin and national educators.

High school math: Why and how to modernize it

As expectations within STEM fields evolve in our technology and data-driven society, the traditional Algebra 2 course may not provide students headed to calculus with the problem-solving capability they will need in the future.

How to ensure your math instruction isn’t lost in translation

Math is often referred to as a “universal language” due to its over reliance on symbols. But students must understand the verbal and written language that supports it to be successful

6 ways to reimagine math that will spark curiosity

In this fast-paced and technologically advanced world, math teachers only have a few minutes to capture students’ attention and engage their curiosity.

Overcoming the hidden disability of dyscalculia: Samantha’s story

If you have children or students who are asking lots of questions, shutting down or trying and just not making progress in math, these are all red flags that could signal dyscalculia.

Many high school math teachers cobble together instructional materials from the internet, a survey finds

The do-it-yourself approach has two downsides both of which affect students, one researcher says. One problem is that it’s time consuming. The other problem is that teacher-made materials may sacrifice the thoughtful sequencing of topics planned by curriculum designers.

Big district partners with university to launch North Nashville lab school

Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt University are teaming up to establish a magnet school with a new focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, also known as STEAM.

How to expand access to advanced high school math

Most high school math curricula feature Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II but access to Advanced Placement courses is less common, especially in small and rural high schools and those in which a majority of the students live in poverty, new analysis reveals.