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Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor

In James Bell’s math class at Chapman High School, sophomores are trying to pinpoint exactly where two lines cross. The ...
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Girls and boys solve math problems differently – with similar short‑term results but different long‑term outcomes

Among high school students and adults, girls and women are much more likely to use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to solve basic math problems – such as lining up numbers to add, starting with ...