Math often feels disconnected from the real lives of students. They learn the steps, solve equations and check their work, ...

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...

A national nonprofit that aims to improve math outcomes for students in pre-K-5 found there are four key elements to ...

On a breezy July morning in South Seattle, a dozen elementary-aged students ran math relays behind an elementary school. One by one, they raced to a table, where they scribbled answers to ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...

Math struggles in kids may stem from brains that have a harder time learning from mistakes—not just understanding numbers.

FSU hosted its 11th annual Math Fun Day. Nearly 600 parents and kids strolled through the open house math festival on campus, ...

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...

Editor's note: The Education Reporting Collaborative, a coalition of eight newsrooms, is documenting the math crisis facing schools and highlighting progress. Members of the Collaborative are AL.com, ...