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Pa lawmaker proposes return to ‘basic math’ in schools

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Struggling with algebra, trigonometry or calculus? One senator wants to return to “basic math” in ...
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UC-Berkeley math prof says she has to teach fractions to calculus students because standards have fallen so far

A well known University of California-Berkeley mathematics professor has slammed admissions standards at the top-flight university — where she says huge portions of her students are failing to keep up ...
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State lawmaker wants ‘back to basics’ math instruction

A state lawmaker wants to take Pennsylvania’s math instruction back to basics. Sen. Michele Brooks, R-Greenville, is ...
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Learn basic calculus using simple math

Learn the foundations of calculus using simple math concepts that are easy to understand, even if you’re new to the subject. This guide breaks down limits, derivatives, and basic integrals using clear ...
Opinion

What one Berkeley professor says she now teaches instead of calculus

A University of California, Berkeley mathematics professor is raising concerns about the academic preparation of some incoming students, arguing that a growing number arrive on campus without the ...