How many of us complained in high school algebra class, “I’m never going to use this stuff”? Well, whether you realize it or not, you’re using it on a regular basis. If you’ve ever calculated a tip, ...
Math teacher Charity Ann Chambers helps students “embrace mistakes.” Credit: Maya McFadden Photo As her ninth-grade students puzzled through box and dot plots, Achievement First Amistad High School ...
To the editor: As a physics professor who uses Algebra 2 (and higher math) every day, I felt compelled to respond to the debate over how much math the University of California system should require ...