A top-rated public university says many of its students can’t round numbers or add fractions.
In “ Math Trauma Is Real. Here’s How You Can Prevent It ,” Vaughn argued that these humiliations make for more than just the occasional painful memory; they add up to a systemic barrier that leaves ...
We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...
The University of California San Diego has reported a staggering 30-fold increase in the number of students unable to do ...
A nontraditional teaching strategy is also helping teens at the southern Utah school connect with their fellow classmates.
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How to Raise a Kid Who Loves Math

As national math scores continue to drop, many parents are left wondering how to ignite a spark for math in their kids.
A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than ...
One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out. You might ...