/teaching-learning/mathematics Mathematics en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:21:42 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-students-to-gain-math-confidence-celebrate-their-mistakes/2025/10 A veteran educator shares six ways student errors can reshape how math is taught and experienced. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:21:42 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-students-to-gain-math-confidence-celebrate-their-mistakes/2025/10 /events/webinar/math-for-every-learner-a-systems-level-approach-to-student-and-teacher-empowerment Math isn’t magic. Join us to explore how we can help students and teachers feel confident in their ability to understand and excel in math. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/math-for-every-learner-a-systems-level-approach-to-student-and-teacher-empowerment /teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 The divide makes it less likely that students who struggle will get access to proven strategies, researchers argue in a new study. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:24:02 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-we-teach-math-general-and-special-ed-researchers-dont-agree/2025/08 /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-math Your Guide to Math Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:10:07 GMT /group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-math /teaching-learning/opinion-do-math-and-grade-level-instruction-need-a-divorce/2025/08 Every student can achieve math proficiency. Here's how. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-do-math-and-grade-level-instruction-need-a-divorce/2025/08 /teaching-learning/by-the-numbers-see-how-ap-precalculus-expanded-access-to-advanced-math/2025/08 The College Board broke down student-participation data for the inaugural AP Precalculus exam. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:30:16 GMT /teaching-learning/by-the-numbers-see-how-ap-precalculus-expanded-access-to-advanced-math/2025/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-do-high-quality-math-materials-add-up/2025/07 A veteran math teacher explains how he judges textbooks and programs. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-do-high-quality-math-materials-add-up/2025/07 /teaching-learning/precalculus-is-the-fastest-growing-ap-course-thats-reshaping-k-12-math/2025/07 Schools report growing demand and success from students taking the relatively new College Board math course. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:08:09 GMT /teaching-learning/precalculus-is-the-fastest-growing-ap-course-thats-reshaping-k-12-math/2025/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-students-see-the-relevance-of-math/2025/07 Empower students and then see how much more invested they are in the subject. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:46:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-help-students-see-the-relevance-of-math/2025/07 /teaching-learning/why-word-problems-feel-so-hard-and-what-teachers-can-do/2025/07 Context is key when solving word problems, experts say. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:31:34 GMT /teaching-learning/why-word-problems-feel-so-hard-and-what-teachers-can-do/2025/07 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/helping-students-succeed-in-math Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/helping-students-succeed-in-math /teaching-learning/opinion-use-poetry-to-create-safe-math-classrooms/2025/07 Psychologically safe classrooms where students trust their teachers can help them learn, writes this letter to the editor. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-use-poetry-to-create-safe-math-classrooms/2025/07 /teaching-learning/can-one-change-in-middle-school-get-more-students-to-take-algebra-1-early/2025/07 Automatically enrolling students in advanced courses from day one of middle school could change their math trajectory, a new study finds. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:32:09 GMT /teaching-learning/can-one-change-in-middle-school-get-more-students-to-take-algebra-1-early/2025/07 /teaching-learning/a-third-of-students-dont-identify-as-a-math-person-can-teachers-change-that/2025/06 Most students have made up their mind about whether they identify as a math person by the time they’re in middle school, a new study finds. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:19:58 GMT /teaching-learning/a-third-of-students-dont-identify-as-a-math-person-can-teachers-change-that/2025/06 /teaching-learning/encouraging-mental-flexibility-can-help-boost-english-learners-math-skills/2025/06 A New York City math and science teacher works to leverage his English-learners' strengths. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:29:44 GMT /teaching-learning/encouraging-mental-flexibility-can-help-boost-english-learners-math-skills/2025/06 /teaching-learning/what-math-learned-in-school-is-most-important-adults-and-their-managers-dont-agree/2025/06 Americans don’t always agree about which skills are the most crucial, according to a new survey from Gallup. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:47:11 GMT /teaching-learning/what-math-learned-in-school-is-most-important-adults-and-their-managers-dont-agree/2025/06 /teaching-learning/is-it-bad-to-memorize-all-those-algorithms-in-math/2025/05 Algorithms are at the heart of math debates. Math experts chime in on the topic. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:59:47 GMT /teaching-learning/is-it-bad-to-memorize-all-those-algorithms-in-math/2025/05 /teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-makes-math-a-team-sport-and-gets-kids-excited-to-participate/2025/06 Fifth grade teacher Michaela Sicuranza helped lead her Title I school to a math championship. Here's how she gets kids excited about math. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:28:52 GMT /teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-makes-math-a-team-sport-and-gets-kids-excited-to-participate/2025/06 /teaching-learning/three-ways-to-build-student-confidence-in-math/2025/05 Experts talk about math anxiety and ways to ease it. Fri, 23 May 2025 20:55:38 GMT /teaching-learning/three-ways-to-build-student-confidence-in-math/2025/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-math-mastery-starts-with-a-deep-understanding-of-key-concepts/2025/05 Students must have conceptual understanding to develop strong math skills, says this letter to the editor. Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-math-mastery-starts-with-a-deep-understanding-of-key-concepts/2025/05 /events/webinar/engaging-every-learner-strategies-to-boost-math-motivation Math Motivation Boost! Research & real tips to engage learners. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/engaging-every-learner-strategies-to-boost-math-motivation /teaching-learning/a-subset-of-math-skills-predicts-algebra-1-success-what-are-they/2025/05 Certain skills from prior grades may be more important to revisit than others, a new report suggests. Tue, 13 May 2025 21:28:57 GMT /teaching-learning/a-subset-of-math-skills-predicts-algebra-1-success-what-are-they/2025/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-data-literacy-is-an-essential-skill-lets-teach-it-that-way/2025/05 Here are three steps for ensuring every student is prepared for a data-driven future. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:10:09 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-data-literacy-is-an-essential-skill-lets-teach-it-that-way/2025/05 /teaching-learning/want-to-prepare-students-for-navigating-an-ai-driven-world-start-in-math-class/2025/05 Educators can leverage math class to teach students the problem-solving and interpersonal skills they will need. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:05:04 GMT /teaching-learning/want-to-prepare-students-for-navigating-an-ai-driven-world-start-in-math-class/2025/05 /teaching-learning/5-research-backed-ways-to-help-students-catch-up-in-math/2025/05 Several areas of math achievement have been on the downward slope for more than a decade. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/5-research-backed-ways-to-help-students-catch-up-in-math/2025/05 /teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-can-support-students-with-math-anxiety/2025/05 For many students, math anxiety is severe enough to interfere with how they learn the subject. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/5-ways-teachers-can-support-students-with-math-anxiety/2025/05 /teaching-learning/the-best-ways-to-teach-word-problems-so-all-students-understand/2025/05 Word problems can be cognitive puzzles that some students struggle to master. Mon, 05 May 2025 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-best-ways-to-teach-word-problems-so-all-students-understand/2025/05