The Feb. 3 opinion piece, "Who Needs Remediation?," contains this sentence: "We now recognize that most people do not need to be fluent in advanced algebra in order to function well in our society.” ...

Half of students fail college algebra. Reformers say outdated college math requirements are gatekeeping graduation.

If you are like most adults in this country, it's likely that you don't have particularly fond associations with algebra. Algebra is often considered an academic "gateway," which really means "most ...

The New York Times ran a piece last weekend by Andrew Hacker, a professor of political science at Queens College of the City University of New York, who asked whether algebra was necessary, and then ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Apparently, the California community college system is considering allowing students in non-STEM ...