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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...