Math Class Doesn’t Work. Here’s the Solution

The problem is the performance culture in our schools, more present in math than in any other subject. Students believe that ...
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Group work and discussion help to build student confidence using math in science lessons, study shows

Group work and giving students time to discuss their work helps to build their confidence in using math in science lessons, a new study shows. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...
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Word Problems Get a Bad Rap in Math Class. Here’s How to Get Them Right

Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.
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Teacher voice: We don’t have a math problem in Arkansas or in the United States. We have a culture problem

For 23 years, I’ve taught high school math. And for 23 years, I’ve been told by people that they either are a “math person” or they are not. I get it: Math isn’t easy. Movies and TV shows make it look ...
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Tackling high school math’s equity problem

Too many potential STEM students, especially Latino and Black students, are being filtered out of opportunities because of tracking and placement practices. Too many students of all races are being ...