Mathematics
Learn how schools and teachers are approaching arithmetic and early math instruction as well as algebra, geometry, and calculus
Which States Are Overhauling Math Education? See Our Tracker
Our tracker follows and summarizes states legislation shaping math teaching, instruction, and intervention.
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Middle and High School Math: How to Get Struggling Learners on Track
School districts are rolling out myriad strategies to support secondary students in math as they attempt to move from core skills to more complex topics.
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An Educator’s Guide to Stronger Math Instruction and Achievement
Help students make sense of math and feel more confident in the subject with these research-aligned strategies.
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Math Foundations for All: Clearing a Path
A solid foundation in math begins with knowing how schools can build students’ math fact fluency, foster parent involvement, and support students with math disabilities.
Mathematics When Should Students Take Algebra? New Research Offers CluesDelays aren't enough to help students who aren't ready to take Algebra 1 in 8th grade, a new analysis suggests.
Mathematics Opinion The Five Questions You Should Ask Before Believing the ‘Science of Math’Here’s why we should be wary of people claiming to have found the next "science of reading."
Mathematics States Are Changing Math Policy. Follow the Trend With EdWeek's New TrackerStates are overhauling their policies in supporting struggling learners, teacher prep, and other areas.
Mathematics Letter to the Editor We Can't Fall Into 'Math Wars'The real opportunity for the field is not to choose sides but to build stronger bridges.
Mathematics Middle and High School Students' Struggles in Math: 4 Key TakeawaysSchools face a challenge in making the subject seem relevant to teenagers.
Mathematics Here's What Educators Say Makes Them Anxious About Math TeachingSome educators dread teaching math, and that can affect their students' learning.
Mathematics The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?Schools can expect more change—and continued debate—as the push for evidence-based instruction continues.
Mathematics Parents Can Build Numeracy Skills at Home. These Governors Want Guidance on HowGovernors want the American Academy of Pediatrics to issue guidance urging parents to use games to help children build numeracy skills.
Mathematics When Teachers Fear Math, Their Students Suffer the ConsequencesElementary teachers tended to experience more math anxiety—and the effect on student learning can compound.
Mathematics Opinion Math Instruction Needs to Change. Here's HowA lot has changed in math education in the last decade. Here’s what the next 10 years may hold.
Mathematics Opinion How to Embrace the 'Science of Math' Without Abandoning Your Existing CurriculumTeachers can improve mathematics instruction with these straightforward changes.
Mathematics Teachers Want Their Math Curricula to Do More. Here's HowThe Gates Foundation has awarded several grants focused on instructional "coherence" in math.
Mathematics Opinion Everybody Is a Math Person. Now, Convince Your StudentsMath educators offer tips on how to engage students on the subject.
Mathematics From Our Research Center Here Are the Math Concepts That Trip Up Middle and High School StudentsAn EdWeek Research Center survey asked educators about the biggest challenges they see in the subject.
Mathematics Opinion How to Overhaul High School Math Pathways (and Why You Should)What should count for math credit? This state ed. commissioner explains why the answer matters.
