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Talented Students Are Kept From Early Algebra. Should States Force Schools to Enroll Them?

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Julie Lynem’s son had taken algebra in eighth grade, but hadn’t comprehended some of the core concepts. After a family discussion, we decided he would repeat Algebra 1 in ninth grade,” Lynem, a journalism lecturer, wrote in CalMatters. Perhaps most controversial was its treatment of algebra.

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Readers Respond: Does Fixing the Leaky STEM Pipeline Require Calculus To Adapt?

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The need to strengthen the science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) careers pipeline has received renewed interest lately. So what would it take to make STEM truly open to would-be future scientists? The issue is algebra skills. Those with strong algebra skills will excel at calculus.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. This story also appeared in USA Today Falling off that path can lock students out of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

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Two Main Branches of Mathematics That Kids Need to Learn

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A well-organized world without the use of mathematics is unimaginable. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a wealth of mathematical branches exists in the world today. Nowadays, a mathematics study from the basics to advanced levels that contribute to technology, medicine, engineering, and more. What Is Mathematics?

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Is Economics STEM – Why Colleges Want Economics to Be a STEM Major

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Recently, five of the eight Ivy League universities have reclassified their economics degrees from social science to science, technology, math, and engineering (STEM). It allows graduates of quantitative economics and economics to apply for more generous visas compared to those granted non-STEM majors. What Is STEM?

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What Is Zearn — the Math Platform the Gates Foundation Is Betting Big On?

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Falling behind in math can have long term consequences, since the subject can function as a gateway into STEM careers. We could create a culture around mathematics where mistakes are magic because mistakes are definitely how you learn. In response, some big bets are being placed to intervene.

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STEM Everyday #234 | Math Play | feat. Libo Valencia

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Libo Valencia is a mathematics educator in New York with over a dozen years of experience. Libo is a passionate teacher who strongly believes that understanding mathematics can help all students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be utilized outside the classroom. Follow ideas for #MathPlay on Twitter.

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