Opinion
Wrong sum: Editorial on gap between formal and intuitive understanding of mathematics
Working children do badly in abstract math because their mastery of algorithms taught in schools is poor. Conversely, non-working children know only strategies taught in classroom ...
Nature1d
Why is mathematics education failing some of the world’s most talented children?
A study shines a light on the remarkable arithmetic skills that young people acquire outside formal schooling. Education must ...
LAist on MSN1d
Gutted courses, fewer majors, layoffs: Who will feel Cal State University’s 8% budget cut?
The California State University system is bracing for a cut of $375 million causing university officials to warn of fewer ...
KYW Radio Philadelphia on MSN2d
Black Girls Love Math: Eliminating racial and gender inequality in STEM through fun and relatable lesson plans
The nonprofit hosts a weekend slam program every Saturday for girls in grades 5-8. It serves as an after-school enrichment program to prepare girls for college, career exploration and math ...
ASER survey finds the kids are (more than) alright
But the gender gap remains and girls continue to lag behind boys. Only 62.2% of girls could perform simple digital tasks as ...
What's wrong with America's math education?
America's math education system is outdated and failing to equip students with the essential skills needed for success in ...