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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

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A lot of times, when students are going into mathematics, they are seeing the material for the first time and then tested on that material,” Roberson said. “If Additionally, a local middle school math teacher was hired to teach geometry, and the church provided one of its tutors to assist.

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Math Bridges to a Brighter Future

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Mathematics, often regarded as a daunting subject, can significantly influence a student’s academic trajectory and career options. Students’ self-perceptions are central to the actions, or inactions, they pursue within social systems such as in mathematics classrooms. This transition is far from trivial.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

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One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. It is imperative to equip students with the mathematical skills necessary to navigate their chosen fields.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

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Those looking to apply to Wentworth are required to have four years of English, a mathematics course on the level of Algebra II, and one laboratory science course under their belt. high school graduates in 2019 (40%) had completed precalculus/mathematical analysis. And only 16% of graduates had completed calculus that year.

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Pima Community College Receives Nearly $1.5 Million to Support Low-Income and First-Generation Students with STEM

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Department of Education (ED), which it will use to serve low-income and first-generation students interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from select high schools.

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Report: Looking at What Contributes to Student Success and Persistence Among Mexican Americans

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SJH’s focus on training students to be proficient in mathematics was another point in its favor. In addition to its afterschool math clubs, tutoring, dual enrollment courses, and study groups, its teachers are worth applauding.

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Alabama A&M Launches Effort to Combat Racial STEM Teacher Gap

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AAMUTeach will also provide tutoring as well as test preparation to ensure that its students are able to move into the workforce quickly. “UTeach is going to give them a support network so they know they’re not alone.” This network will include a dedicated AAMUTeach advisor, mentorship from professors, and support from student peers.

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