Education Week: Mathematics

Algebraic Thinking Should Be Taught Early, Often

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

Common Core

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

States with standards that are closest to the Common Core State Standards in mathematics tend to do better, according to a new paper.

Colleges Offer Incoming Freshmen a Summer 'Bridge'

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:00 -0400

To prepare more at-risk students for the rigors of college, institutions are providing transitional classes and support services.

Math Teaching Often Doesn't Fit With New Standards

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Many teachers are broaching math topics at grades higher or lower than what the standards prescribe—and across more years than called for.

Big Shifts Ahead for Math Instruction

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

The standards will change the grade levels at which some content is introduced, push aside other topics, and ask students to show their understanding.

Studies Question Value of Early Algebra Lessons

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Researchers say middle school algebra classes may do more harm than good for students already struggling with math.

Texas Business Group Pans Math Standards

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

The Texas Association of Business is urging the state board of education to go back to the drawing board.

Encouraging AP Success for All Students

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

Increasing minority students' access to advanced coursework is crucial, writes Mary Ann Rankin.

Math Anxiety

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:04:00 -0400

A study shows that the brain function of young students who suffer from math anxiety differs from that of their peers who don't.

AP Participation

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0400

A statewide program in Massachusetts aimed at improving math and science education is showing some evidence of success.

Math Matters, Even for Little Kids

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0400

Early math skills are an equal predictor to literacy skills of school success, argue Deborah Stipek, Alan Schoenfeld, and Deanna Gomby.

Middle School Math

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:03:00 -0400

A new middle school survey turned up one finding that mathematics teachers might find surprising: 70 percent of the responding students said they like math.

STEM Learning

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

An ambitious effort to improve science and math education in Alabama has generated academic gains for students.

Mathematics

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

Though boys typically perform better in mathematics, a new study shows that girls' superior verbal skills tend to make them better at arithmetic.

Computer Languages: Students Need to Speak Them

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:02:00 -0500

Paper-and-pencil computations should no longer be the focus of math class, Shawn McCreight argues.