Keith Perkins, foreground, works through an algorithm for calculating ladder rung spacing in Linn-Benton Community College’s math for welders class. Credit: Jan Sonnenmair for The Hechinger Report The ...

I don’t often encounter the words “philosophy” and “fun” right next to the term “algebra.” Nowadays, these words don’t seem to fit together comfortably. However, the three terms do appear in the title ...

New research details an intriguing new way to solve "unsolvable" algebra problems that go beyond the fourth degree – something that has generally been deemed impossible using traditional methods for ...

Portland Public Schools backed off from its plan to discontinue accelerated middle school math classes this week, saying the proposal — intended to improve educational equity and boost math mastery — ...

New research on a Chicago policy that requires some 9th graders to double up on algebra instruction identifies “positive and substantial” longer-run benefits for participants, including improvements ...

Algebra is a core subject for U.S. high school students. But should it be? Algebra is a core subject for U.S. high school students. But should it be? Author Andrew Hacker believes we should reconsider ...

SAN ANTONIO — In a state that has passed anti-diversity laws and tried to squelch instruction on systemic racism, a new law could open doors for Latino and Black children long shut out of advanced ...

Corrected: A previous version of this story incorrectly described the ILO Group. It is a for-profit strategy and policy organization. Teenagers’ math and reading performance has continued to fall on ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This study investigates the lasting impact of taking algebra before high school on students' subsequent mathematics attainment in high school.