Half of students fail college algebra. Reformers say outdated college math requirements are gatekeeping graduation.
The Feb. 3 opinion piece, "Who Needs Remediation?," contains this sentence: "We now recognize that most people do not need to be fluent in advanced algebra in order to function well in our society.” ...
Algebra is one of the biggest hurdles to getting a high school or college degree — particularly for students of color and first-generation undergrads. It is also the single most failed course in ...
You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Apparently, the California community college system is considering allowing students in non-STEM ...
The Austrian Economists and Dani Rodrik have been talking about the use of mathematical formalism in their field. I think Rodrik gets it right: In other words, we use math not because we are smart, ...
AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...