Post: My Journey to Teaching Social Justice Math
The teaching aha moment came to me in a CrossFit class in Southern California. Gary, the trainer and gym owner, was so good at helping people meet their goals that … More
Resource: Social Justice Math in Action: From Educational Model to Educational Movement
According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), supporting students’ ability to “understand and critique the world” is one of the purposes of math education. As educators address … More
Post: The Progress and Uphill Battle for Data Science Education
College admissions requirements send signals to high schools about what courses are valued. But when those requirements fail to change with the times, they can actually stifle innovation. Take the … More
Post: What I Learned After Taking Calculus Five Times
Growing up, I always felt like the slow tortoise of the race. I was the last one to finish an assignment, the last to get the answer right, and the … More
Post: New Just Equations Report Finds CA College and University Websites May Undermine Math Policy Reforms
BERKELEY, CALIF. — Students’ experiences in mathematics send powerful signals to them about their academic potential and self-worth. Although the California Community College (CCC) and the California State University (CSU) … More
Resource: Crossing Signals: What College Websites Tell Students About Taking Mathematics
Many postsecondary systems have initiated reforms in mathematics policy in the last few years with the goal of expanding educational equity. Ensuring that goal is met will depend in part … More
Post: California state universities, community colleges need better online tools to steer students to optimal math courses
CAL MATTERS – College students are savvy tech users, navigating “smart” websites like Amazon, YouTube and Netflix that point them to options consistent with their past purchasing or viewing history. … More
Resource: Crossing Signals: The Webinar
On September 17, Just Equations hosted a discussion of our recent report, Crossing Signals: What College Websites Tell Students about Taking Mathematics. Traditional mathematics requirements too often serve as gatekeepers … More