Some thoughts in response to “Researchers Suggest Early Algebra Harmful to Struggling Students” (April 25, 2012): In our extensive work with algebra-readiness programs across the country, we believe ...

While educators and policymakers debate whether 8th graders can be readied to learn algebra, Sigrid B. Frawley sits in front of her kindergartners with a magic bag. She puts three tokens in the bag ...

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The old way to multiply required a student to add the products of 36 x 4 and 36 x 2. The trick is to add that 0 at the end of the second product. Your fifth-grader asks you for help with the day's ...

I read with interest Jac VerSteeg’s column suggesting that algebra continue to be taught in high school, but that a passing grade no longer be required for graduation. His premise is that 95 percent ...

Algebra can be demystified with the right approach. Transforming word problems into mathematical expressions is crucial, alongside using formula sheets and colour-coding equations for clarity.

Students graph linear equations in Zach Loy’s ninth-grade algebra class at Braham Area High School in Minnesota. Credit: Patience Zalanga for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...

The one thing that people who love math and people who hate math tend to agree on is this: You're only really doing math if you sit down and write formal equations. This idea is so widely embraced ...

Some NYC public school kindergarten teachers are concerned that their students are becoming too rattled by new expectations. The Post reports, "The city Department of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In elementary school, algebra involves using mathematical models to represent and analyze mathematical situations. (Shutterstock) ...