UC San Diego report finds alarming drop in freshmen math skills, with one in eight below middle school level

Shocking UC San Diego study reveals one in eight college freshmen lack basic math skills, with remedial course enrollment ...
Edutopia

A 5-Stage Strategy Students Can Use to Tackle Word Problems

Students aren’t necessarily missing the math, they’re missing how to make sense of the problem itself. Once we see ...

Congress Passes IRS Math And Taxpayer Help Act – What It Means For Your Tax Mistakes

A bill awaiting President Donald Trump's signature aims to make IRS error notices clearer and easier to understand. The IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act would require the agency to spell out exactly ...

Dad Sees Two Words Son Wrote on Math Homework, Sparks Emotional Realization

A dad was reviewing his son’s math homework assignment when the unexpected appearance of two words, scribbled in pencil, ...
University of Nevada, Reno

Ask the Professor: Why do we use a sideways 8 to represent infinity?

Professor Raúl Rojas has published a book about how symbols have been used throughout history in mathematics. The work was translated into English this year.

Choosing between pure maths and maths literacy: what parents and pupils should consider

As year-end exams come to a close, students and parents face a pivotal decision on whether to continue with Pure Mathematics or switch to Maths Literacy. Discover what factors to consider in making ...