The goal of universal early algebra is to get more students to take calculus in high school. Minnesota has tried it for years — with less-than-promising results.

Future teachers will obtain a strong background in traditional mathematics such as calculus, algebra and geometry, and also will study the historical and contemporary contributions of mathematics to ...

Test results show students in the U.S. lag behind those in Asia and Europe. A new international study showing a significant drop in U.S. students' math test scores is raising concerns over student ...