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Much Ado About Algebra II

AUSTIN (AP) – The math class of exponents and imaginary numbers – and a potential predictor of a student’s success in college and in life – has become a key point of contention as the […]

2013/03/16

A math teacher uses a white board to explain a sum to students. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Texas Tops Nation In Math & Science Scores

Texas students outscored the rest of the country in science and math, but fell behind on literacy tests, according to a new report by the National Center for Education Statistics.

2013/02/21

Students With Autism Lead Toward STEM Majors

A study has found that students with autism chose majors in science, technology, engineering and math — the so-called STEM majors — at higher rates than students without the condition.

2013/02/05

Plano Academy Teaching Preschoolers Sign Language

Private Plano academy, TLC School, hopes to better prepare its students for math and reading with sign language.

CBS 11–2012/10/02

Study Says Obese Kids Likely Worse At Math

Children’s math abilities may have as much to do with their bellies as it does with their brains. A study finds that obese kids are more likely to be worse at math than their skinnier peers.

2012/06/15

A man uses the new iPhone 4S after being one of the first customers in the Apple Store on October 14, 2011 in London, England. (credit: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

App Scans Faces To Guess Age & Gender

A new app, developed in Austin, arrived on San Francisco’s night scene to scan the faces of patrons at 25 bars, trying to determine their ages and genders.

2012/05/22

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Math & Science Education Needs Highlighted As CEOs Volunteer

A new hands-on education project had dozens of North Texas business executives busy this morning, volunteering at an elementary school in the Dallas Independent School District.

2012/05/15

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Dallas Kindergartners Mastering Math Skills

A new math curriculum designed by SMU professors is helping kindergartners in Dallas develop necessary skills before they start first grade.

2012/05/02

A math teacher uses his white board to explain a sum to pupils. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Texas Education Board Approves New Math Curriculum

The State Board of Education unanimously approved new math curriculum standards with little debate or fanfare on Friday.

2012/04/20

Proposed New State Math Standards Draw Criticism

Texas’ new set of proposed K-12 math curriculum standards are drawing fire from an influential business organization and others who say they aren’t rigorous enough.

2012/04/18