Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

It’s a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Some educators think it’s because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, ...

Math anxiety is a widespread challenge, but strategic preparation can conquer it. Experts highlight prioritizing key chapters like Polynomials and Trigonometry, alongside consistent, timed practice.