It’s natural to dislike certain subjects in school. With so many topics to tackle, it’s easy to convince yourself that subjects like maths or science have no practical use or feel too complex and disconnected from your everyday life. This belief often leads to frustration and avoidance.Jo Boaler, a professor of mathematics education at Stanford…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon laughs before a Senate Appropriations hearing, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo) In a widely watched Senate hearing, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a significant mathematical error while defending President Trump’s 2026 education budget proposal. The mistake, which unfolded during a conversation about federal grant…
President Donald Trump alleges Harvard to be teaching ‘two plus two Math’ to students The US President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh controversy involving Harvard University, alleging that the Ivy League school now teaches ‘remedial math’ — including basic arithmetic like ‘two plus two is four’. But according to a thorough fact-check by the…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing academic flexibility, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that students who studied Basic Mathematics (code 241) in Class 10 will be permitted to opt for Standard Mathematics (code 041) in Class 11 for the academic session 2025-26. This decision continues the relaxation first introduced during…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn didn’t hold back in his criticism of Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) team management following another dismal batting display in their IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Aslo visit: CSK vs DC, IPL 2025CSK slumped to 78/5 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi,…
Many people use a smartwatch to monitor their cardiovascular health, often by counting the number of steps they take over the course of their day, or recording their average daily heart rate. Now, researchers are proposing an enhanced metric, which combines the two using basic math: Divide your average daily heart rate by your daily…
FILE — The Department of Education in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. The Republican Party has called for the shuttering of the Education Department since it first opened its doors in 1980. (Al Drago/The New York Times) Since Trump assumed office, he has been starkly clear about his motive to dismantle the Department of Education and…
CBSE Class 10 Math Exam Tomorrow: Scoring full marks in the CBSE Class 10 Mathematics exam isn’t just about practicing endlessly, it’s about understanding concepts, presenting solutions effectively, and managing time well. With the exam scheduled for tomorrow, March 10, 2025, students must now focus on last-minute revisions, problem-solving strategies, and effective time management to…
CBSE Class 12 Math Paper 2025 review: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics examination on March 8, 2025. Held in a single shift from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the paper drew mixed reactions from students and experts, with a common consensus that it was moderate…
Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education, during an interview with The Associated Press. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), on administrative leave. This decision follows the release of troubling National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores, which revealed that US…