These include careers in architecture, chemistry, computer programming, engineering, medicine and certain technical fields. For example, one might meet all of the physical requirements to be a fighter ...

Higher earnings, better job security and a greater level of understanding of the world around you. Those are some of the most obvious benefits of studying math. So where do our students stand and what ...

WASHINGTON — From arithmetic to algebra and beyond, mathematics absorbs a huge amount of class time. Students are pushed to learn more math than ever, and sooner. Below, an overview of math education ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the back-to-school season, a new children's book showcases the importance of learning math. "What is math good for, anyway?" by Nicole Frankel, ...

Students -- and their parents -- struggling with homework late at night might wonder why math is so important. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Texas Instruments and the CBS TV show ...

CHICAGO -- As a high-school algebra teacher, the most common question I got from students was: "Why do we have to learn this? When will it ever matter?" I had to answer this same question in a ...