There's a math problem in Kansas high schools that KU graduate researcher and former high school math teacher Natalie Patton is trying to solve….
Over 70% of U.S. 8th and 12th graders scored below the Proficient level on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Mathematics Assessment.
It’s a serious concern because math proficiency isn’t just about passing tests, it’s foundational to future opportunity, equity, and national competitiveness.
The answer could be in implementing new strategies for learning.
