The Hechinger Report

Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
Education Week

Is Math Teacher-Prep Not Teaching Enough of the Basics?

Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...
komonews

Record drop in math proficiency among Washington students sparks concerns

WASHINGTON — A new report card on student achievement shows the largest drop ever recorded in math. The average math score for 13-year-olds fell nine points from the 2019-2020 school year to the ...
The Hechinger Report

College students are still struggling with basic math. Professors blame the pandemic

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Indiatimes

When 'Basic' feels like Standard: Why the CBSE Class 10 Maths paper sparked tears and turmoil

CBSE Class 10 Maths paper sparks debate as Basic students allege higher difficulty The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 Mathematics examination this year has triggered intense ...