But students who had most of the math knowledge from previous grades, including the predecessor skills, did the best. They had a 58% success rate on new Algebra 1 content.

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Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.

Four in 10 U.S. adults wish they learned more math skills in middle or high school, according to a new Gallup poll. An overwhelming majority, 95%, said the subject is very or somewhat important ...

Financial math skills such as personal finances, budgeting and accounting top the wish list — followed by data science skills (such as managing spreadsheets), software, programming and statistics.

The turnabout has unleashed furious debate over what high school math skills are needed to succeed in college — and how best to deliver them equitably to a diverse range of students.

But with math, it’s more of ‘Oh, you’re just not good at math,’ and that’s the end of it. It’s just accepted.” Tanya Evans, an associate professor in the School of Education and Human Development at ...

The math falloff probably comes as no surprise to educators, but for many parents, it’s shocking. According to new research, 80 percent of parents believe that their child is at grade level in math.