Almost half of students in New York state do not pass the math and English tests: data
According to recent data, nearly half of young New Yorkers are still struggling with standardized tests in math and English. The state Department of Education published its annual report card for students in grades 3 through 8, revealing that just 53% were deemed “proficient” in English. Math scores fared slightly better, with 57% achieving proficiency […]
The surprising increase of Gen Z college students struggling with basic math skills
A recent report highlights a concerning trend: a growing number of Gen Z college freshmen are starting school without adequate math skills, leading to a significant decline in their SAT scores. What’s really startling is that some of these students are struggling with math at a level typically expected in middle school—essentially, below fifth grade. […]
Immigrant math teacher evaluates the progressive US education system in recent memoir
New Memoir on Education System Challenges A first-generation immigrant has shared his journey from a finance career to education in a new memoir that highlights his “awakening” within the U.S. education landscape. The book, titled “Unbalanced: Memoirs of an Immigrant Mathematics Teacher,” written under the pseudonym Yellow Heights, combines personal reflection with a critique of […]
UC San Diego discovers a thirtyfold increase in the need for remedial math since 2020
University Report Highlights Remedial Math Crisis Among College Students A recent report from the University of California, San Diego reveals that around 1 in 8 college students are struggling to meet even middle school math standards. Alarmingly, the demand for remedial math courses has surged by thirtyfold in just the last five years. Jeanne Allen, […]
Stop Holding COVID-19 Responsible for Low Math and Reading Scores Among Students
Education Decline: A Call to Action The most recent results from the national assessment of educational progress should be alarming for everyone—parents, educators, and citizens alike. The Class of 2024 is facing some troubling statistics in math and reading, just months away from graduation. It seems that this generation is stepping into adulthood less equipped […]
Congress approves legislation to address IRS ‘math error’ notifications and its implications for taxpayers.
The Senate has passed a bill that aims to revise the way the IRS notifies taxpayers about basic errors on their tax returns. Known as the Internal Revenue Service Mathematics and Taxpayer Assistance Act—or the IRS MATH Act—it made its way through the House earlier this year and is now awaiting the President’s signature. Currently, […]
New math guidelines in New York encourage teachers to avoid grading students on how quickly they solve problems, as it leads to ‘math anxiety.’
The New York State Education Department is advocating for new math guidelines, notably suggesting that teachers refrain from administering timed quizzes due to the stress they inflict on students. Interestingly, the guidelines argue against repeated practice of math facts, claiming it’s not beneficial. They also say that both “explicit instruction” and allowing students to independently […]
Recent report reveals drop in math, reading, and science scores for certain students since 2019: ‘Concerning’
With schools back in session, the first cohort of students born during the pandemic—often referred to as “Preschool children”—are entering classrooms across the nation. Yet, there’s an evident struggle for older students to bounce back from the learning disruptions experienced during that time. A recent report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) highlights […]
Test scores in math and reading reach record lows after COVID, new report reveals
The writing is on the wall, if you’re paying attention. Recent national exam results indicate that high school seniors are facing significant challenges in math and reading, prompting Education Secretary Linda McMahon to label it a “devastating trend” on Tuesday. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the National Report Card, found that […]
12th Grade Reading and Math Scores Reach Lowest Point in 20 Years
American 12th Grade Reading and Math Scores Reflect Decline According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the results for high school students in reading and mathematics are the lowest seen in two decades. In reading, these scores mark the worst since the assessments began in 1992, which is quite alarming. The data also […]