America’s Math Crisis

We teach the wrong math, tested in the wrong way, writes Ted Dintersmith.
The Hechinger Report

Mathematics test scores in some countries have been dropping for years, even as the subject grows in importance

A mixed class of Year 2 and 3 students — equivalent to first and second grades in the United States — practices fractions at Beach Haven School in Auckland, New Zealand. The government has instituted ...
Miami University

Mathematics Placement Testing

A number of courses across the university use either the Miami Math Placement exam or an ACT or SAT mathematics test subscore as a prerequisite. Since ACT and SAT scores are optional, all incoming ...
The New York Times

U.S. Students Posted Dire Math Declines on an International Test

On the test, American fourth and eighth graders posted results similar to scores from 1995. It was a sign of notable stagnation, even as other countries saw improvements. By Dana Goldstein American ...
Inside Higher Ed

Teaching Tip: Giving Students Extra Time for Tests

Many college students struggle with math anxiety or test taking, which can make entry-level math courses even more challenging. Administrators at Moorpark College in California were interested in ...