Math

Op-ed
Time, data, flexible materials: Making high-quality math curriculum work
By focusing on these foundational changes, schools can create a more coherent and effective approach to math instruction.
High Quality Materials
Success Stories
Math achievement in Philadelphia is improving but remains very low, data show
Board members expressed hope about the numbers but also said more must be done to help schools get on track to meet the goals of the district’s Goals and Guardrails strategic plan.
Children sit in their classroom at Alexander Adaire Elementary in Philadelphia. Though Philly students are making gains in math, Board of Education members said Thursday more must be done. (Kriston Jae Bethel for Chalkbeat)
Policy and Legislation
One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well
Some places are moving to universal early algebra. Minnesota has required it for years — with less-than-promising results
Algebra teacher Rick Riccio demonstrates scientific notation during a class at Braham Area High School in Minnesota. Credit: Patience Zalanga for The Hechinger Report
Math
Why this Texas district plans to enroll all eighth graders into Algebra 1
El Paso Matters
El Paso plans to go beyond the state's requirements, hoping to give more students the opportunity to take calculus in high school.
During the 2022-23 school year all of the top performing middle schools in Algebra 1 throughout El Paso had 92% to 98% of its students enrolled in the class.
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