Re “Cambridge Public Schools’ algebra problem” (Letters, July 20): One of the two letters in Monday’s edition asks why students are still being forced to take Algebra I. There are two issues: One is ...

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Introduction to groups, rings, fields, vector spaces, and related concepts. Emphasis on development of careful mathematical reasoning. Prerequisites: MATH 235 or 236; MATH 300 or consent of instructor ...

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Eighth graders can be successful in Algebra 1, new research suggests—they just might need some extra support. The findings come from a study of San Francisco schools, which has had a turbulent history ...

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Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive and professor for 34 years. She is an adjunct professor at Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, Maryville University, and ...

If you were not funded by UROP this summer, but are interested in presenting at the UROP symposium, please complete the Volunteer Presenter Abstract Submission Form below by Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ...

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You scrambled up a Rubik’s cube, and now you want to put it back in order. What sequence of moves should you make? Surprise: You can answer this question with modern algebra. You might remember ...