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Math and Science

How should math and science be taught in California? What courses or pathways would best prepare and equip students to succeed in college and careers? And how does California achieve that while facing a shortage of teachers in both math and science. How well students do in each of these major areas of the curriculum have long-range implications for California’s future. Also see our special project on Teaching mathematics in California.

Commentary
September 8, 2022

California must prioritize science education to stay competitive

The pandemic further derailed science education and the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in many California schools.

Niu Gao and Kathy DiRanna
Math and Science
July 29, 2022

Despite divisions, math framework must be a 'North Star,' experts say

EdSource roundtable focuses on the details and controversy surrounding state's proposed new math guidelines.

Carolyn Jones
Early Learning
July 27, 2022

Can infants learn math? State-backed pilot project in Fresno aims to find out

A statewide pilot project in California is aimed at boosting the confidence of early childhood educators, child care providers and elementary school teachers to teach math.

Ashleigh Panoo
Math and Science
July 26, 2022

Deep divisions, further delay for California’s math guidelines

Detractors and supporters disagree on whether teaching standards through “big ideas” and creating new high school pathways will achieve more equitable outcomes for all students.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
June 22, 2022

California must invest in science and math instruction in the state budget now

Funding to train teachers and build school districts' capacity to provide high-quality instruction in math and science is a priority in Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget, but not in the Legislature's. The governor is right.

Christopher J. Nellum, Peter A’Hearn and Shari Dickstein-Staub
Commentary
June 22, 2022

Proposed mathematics pathways for California high school students raise equity concerns

California's new mathematics framework must increase access to advanced math but also ensure that all students have the preparation they need for college and careers in STEM fields.

Richard Ford
English Learners
May 24, 2022

How language-rich math can help students learning English

Teachers in three school systems learned strategies to help multilingual learners engage with rigorous math assignments.

Zaidee Stavely
Commentary
May 17, 2022

California students need more high-quality advanced math options

Instead of arguing over which advanced math courses best prepare high school students for their futures, California policymakers must ensure that all students have access to multiple high-quality options.

Pamela Burdman
Commentary
May 12, 2022

Computer Science is everywhere in our world but almost nowhere in California schools

The governor and the Legislature should use the state budget to finally invest in the computer science teachers who are guiding California’s students.

Allison Scott, Art Lopez and Susan Bonilla
Commentary
April 18, 2022

California's math framework lacks sound research evidence to justify its progressive agenda

California's newly revised framework relies too heavily on unproven theories about how to teach mathematics.

Ze’ev Wurman and Williamson M. Evers
Commentary
April 10, 2022

Increasing female representation in STEM careers starts with exposure

California must close the exposure and bias gaps and do a better job of giving female students proof of their STEM capabilities.

Melissa Jenkins and Trisha Oksner
Math and Science
April 5, 2022

Student math scores touch off ‘five-alarm fire’ in California

The pandemic compounded the challenge of teaching math at grade level when many California students may be three or four years behind.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
April 5, 2022

California’s detailed test data gives it an advantage for the road ahead

A deeper dive into the Smarter Balanced test data reveals that the news is both better and worse than we previously realized.

David Wakelyn
Commentary
March 22, 2022

For mathematics, it’s time to focus on individual student thinking

Too many students already have a tense relationship with mathematics. We must find better ways to set high expectations for learners that are grounded in individual student thinking rather than their dates of birth.

Ted Coe
State Education Policy
March 18, 2022

California revises new math framework to keep backlash at bay

Drafters of revision tempered language, reiterated local control of 8th grade Algebra and reemphasized high-level math options are for all students.

John Fensterwald