“This is a huge issue,” said one college math professor. “This is significant and deep,” said another. They were talking about their students who are still struggling with basic math skills three ...

In the article “Are Students Prepared for College-Level Math? A Senator Wants to Know ” (Jan. 23, 2026), U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. raises a valid question by asking colleges whether K–12 systems ...

Twenty-nine educators, including full-time mathematics faculty, adjunct instructors, dual enrollment faculty and local high ...

Universities need to rethink math instruction to better support students and address persistent challenges in college-level mathematics.

Across the country this fall, millions of college students are walking into math classrooms worried about their future — perhaps with good reason. For decades, mathematics — particularly college ...

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When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

There was a time that I thought that understanding math was more useful than memorizing it. A certain amount of memorization is essential, especially for lower-level math. For example, you need to ...

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Across the country this fall, millions of college students are walking into math classrooms worried about their future — perhaps with good reason. For decades, mathematics — particularly college ...