Parents who walk into an elementary classroom might not recognize a mathematics lesson. Children are likely out of their seats, clustered in boisterous groups, flipping coins or arranging colored ...

Higher earnings, better job security and a greater level of understanding of the world around you. Those are some of the most obvious benefits of studying math. So where do our students stand and what ...

Giving struggling 9th graders an extra helping of algebra can provide an edge in college years later—but only if students study with peers who challenge them academically. In 2003, Chicago Public ...

WASILLA — Students at Wasilla High School know there’s no time for daydreaming over math equations when you’re running a hot apparel business out of your algebra class. The students are participating ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education hosted the “Math Matters Ri Extravaganza” on Saturday. The event, hosted by ...

When it comes to factors that affect a student’s well-being in adulthood, better math skills might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But as it turns out, increasing math scores helps deliver ...

These include careers in architecture, chemistry, computer programming, engineering, medicine and certain technical fields. For example, one might meet all of the physical requirements to be a fighter ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Education is holding the "Math Extravaganza: Math Matters Rhode Island – Count Us In!" event this weekend. The event will be held this Saturday ...

Lynda Wiest, Professor of Mathematics Education and Educational Equity at the University of Nevada, Reno, has published “Prying open the closet door: a call for research on sexual identity and ...