Mathematics

Math scores for U.S. fourth and eighth graders declined significantly last school year, compared to 2019, according to the latest results from the National Center for Education Statistics, or NCES. Chronic absenteeism and pandemic shutdown are to blame, say Wisconsin and national educators.

Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt University are teaming up to establish a magnet school with a new focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, also known as STEAM.

The do-it-yourself approach has two downsides both of which affect students, one researcher says. One problem is that it's time consuming. The other problem is that teacher-made materials may sacrifice the thoughtful sequencing of topics planned by curriculum designers.

The typical ambitious high school student takes advanced algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus and calculus. None of that math may be necessary for the vast majority of undergraduates who don't intend to major in science or another STEM field.

As schools across the country debate banning AI tools, some math and computer science teachers are embracing the change because of the nature of their discipline.

Date &amp; Time: Thursday, October 05 at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Coordinator of Educational Technology from the Birmingham City Schools in Alabama will outline some actionable strategies and insights for leveling the playing field in mathematics education in any school district through engagement, motivation, and support.