November 29, 2016

International test shows slight progress in math, science

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, assessed 4th-graders, 8th-graders and advanced 12th-graders in 2015.

Theresa Harrington

November 28, 2016

California students outpace U.S. average in pursuit of STEM study and careers

However, fewer than 1 percent nationwide are interested in teaching STEM subjects, a new ACT report finds.

Pat Maio

October 28, 2016

Five university campuses receive $1.28M grants to improve student math readiness

Pat Maio

August 24, 2016

Smarter Balanced scores show more California 11th-graders 'college ready'

Still, only a third of juniors met or exceeded standards in math.

Fermin Leal

August 23, 2016

New computer science course's challenge is finding qualified teachers to teach it

One-fifth of California high schools will offer the course this year

Pat Maio

July 12, 2016

Summer algebra institute helps prepare students for high school math

The program is attempting to alleviate a persistent achievement gap.

Pat Maio

June 30, 2016

Cal State University may require four years of high school math for admission

University officials believe students need more math preparation.

Pat Maio

April 26, 2016

Teaching math with computer programming can help narrow achievement gap

Harry Cheng

April 4, 2016

Number of new math and science teachers declining in California

The state has long struggled with a shortage of math and science teachers.

Pat Maio

February 17, 2016

Gov. Brown proposes competition to create new high school math course

The course would be aligned with CSU's expectations for incoming freshmen.

Matthew Blake

February 16, 2016

Districts' leaders anticipate higher math scores this year

Curriculum materials, teacher training and technology are expected to boost scores.

Theresa Harrington

January 24, 2016

Stanford professor urges teachers to rethink math instruction

Jo Boaler published Mathematical Mindsets to help improve math education.

Theresa Harrington

January 15, 2016

High school test scores show no dip in preparedness for college level math

Matthew Rosin

December 16, 2015

Students can satisfy college math requirement while in high school

The Cal State Long Beach class is designed specifically for high school students.

Nadra Nittle

December 14, 2015

Districts must ensure equity in rules for accelerating students in math

New law is intended to ensure all qualified students proceed to advanced math.

John Fensterwald