Common Core math is getting the works from critics: It's too demanding for most kids; holds back the speedy kids; not the same as what parents already know; makes kids cry. It even promotes "fuzzy ...

As a math educator, I often find myself in conversations with parents who tell me, "I was never good at math, so it's not surprising my son isn't good either." I've also spoken with teachers who tell ...

Math scores, as reflected on standardized tests in the United States, continue to be dreadfully low. The number of American students completing degrees in mathematics and engineering is at an all-time ...

When I was in ninth grade, my English teacher assigned selections from S.I. Hayakawa’s “Language in Thought and Action.” My friends and I were initially baffled by his concepts. Still, we eventually ...

This guest column was written by Glenn Augustine, interim CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute. He may be reached at iyi@iyi.org or followed at @augustine_glenn. With the return to school, there’s good ...

This guest column was written by Craig McDonald, a former math teacher who is a grandparent of students in the MCCSC. I taught math for 12 years. As a student-teacher, I asked myself the question, ...

"Down and Dirty: A How to Math Book" is a solid primer for anyone needing to brush-up on the fundamentals of mathematics. Former educator and Grand Junction author Phyllis Hunsinger walks readers ...

The preliminary results of the state Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) math test show another successful year of improvement for the Jordan Middle School students, grades 5-8. These test scores ...

Common Core math is getting the works from critics: It’s too demanding for most kids; holds back the speedy kids; not the same as what parents already know; makes kids cry. It even promotes “fuzzy ...