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Equity and Access in Math Education

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One such program, CollegeReadyMath , provides supplemental math support for middle school, high school and college students to improve their algebra skills while also providing supplemental support to teachers. While it makes sense that more opportunities should lead to better outcomes, this is not always the case.

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Don’t Give Up on Algebra: Let’s Shift the Focus to Instruction

National Science Foundation

In its current form, school algebra serves as a gatekeeper to higher-level mathematics. Researchers and policy makers have pushed to open that gate—providing more students access to algebra, focusing in particular on those students historically denied access to higher-level mathematics. Let’s Not Be So Quick to Give Up on Algebra.

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Every College Wants To Help Students Succeed. One Is Making Them Courseware Co-Creators.

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Looking just at college algebra, the passing rate for Hispanic men fell below 50 percent during the last two years. In a few months, there will be another pandemic anniversary, and it has not impacted all students equally. But for Black men, the pass rate tumbled to 64 percent.

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4 Proven Strategies To Boost Exam Preparation

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From basic algebra to advanced quantum physics, you can find resources suitable for all levels. Not all subjects require equal attention. To see how these resources could improve your study sessions, learn more about NotesEdu’s comprehensive test packs on their website. This involves prioritizing your subjects.

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MIT ESP’s Spring HSSP (Mar. 2 – Apr. 6): Registration ends Feb. 20

Newton STEM

Online registrations are open now, and all applications completed by February 20 will be considered equally in the course-assignment lottery (registrations after that will be taken first-come/first-served as space is available). How to CAD Almost Anything!

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Mastering Math with Saxon Math 2 Manipulatives and Make It Fun

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These tools also allow your child to practice addition, subtraction, and even basic algebra concepts in a way that is both engaging and effective. By physically combining the tiles, you can see that 5 + 3 equals 8. These manipulatives consist of circles that are divided into equal parts, representing different fractions.

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Power Up Your Skills of Oryx Math Manipulatives (2023)

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It allows you to efficiently solve problems involving equal groups, arrays, and scaling. On the other hand, division enables you to distribute items equally or determine the number of groups within a given set. With Oryx math manipulatives, you can visualize and manipulate these algebraic concepts in a hands-on and engaging way.

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