Are timed tests too stressful? It's part of a 'math wars' controversy

A movement to help students understand rather than memorize has had sprawling effects, including pushback on teaching methods ...
The Hechinger Report

6 observations from a devastating international math test

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. An abysmal ...
The Hechinger Report

Mathematics test scores in some countries have been dropping for years, even as the subject grows in importance

A mixed class of Year 2 and 3 students — equivalent to first and second grades in the United States — practices fractions at Beach Haven School in Auckland, New Zealand. The government has instituted ...

How Hard is the GRE Test? Here’s What to Expect

Learn how hard the GRE test really is, why getting a good score is challenging, and how its difficulty compares to exams like ...
Inside Higher Ed

Teaching Tip: Giving Students Extra Time for Tests

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Many college students struggle with math anxiety or test taking, which can make entry-level math ...
ABC15 Arizona

Coolidge students make huge math strides after principal spends night on roof for a good cause

Remember the principal who spent a night on the roof of Coolidge Elementary after daring his students to hit one million math ...
Texas Monthly

Is There a Better Solution to Our Public Schools’ Math Problem?

This story originally appeared in the February 2025 issue of Texas Monthly as part of our public-education feature, “What Our Schools Actually Need.” Humans have been learning math for thousands of ...