Together, we can solve Texas’ math problem

(Texas 2036) – Mathematics proficiency is key to a workforce that can produce innovation and economic growth in the 21st century economy. Texas students, however, continue to struggle in mathematics – a reality that predates the learning disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In its new report, Solving for X: Math Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for the Lone Star State, Texas 2036 digs into the data to better understand the nature and magnitude of this ongoing math crisis. The good news is that, in addition to diagnosing the problem, the report demonstrates that improving math outcomes is not an unsolvable problem. More From Texas 2036 Here are a few of the key findings from the report: 55% of Texas students are below grade level in math on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam. A 21-point decline has been recorded in the percentage of Texas eighth grade students at or above Basic in math on the National Assessment of Educational Progress exam since 2011. Less than 50% of Texas high school graduates meet college readiness benchmarks in math. Only 10% of parents believe their child is performing below grade level in math. Nearly 80% of the fastest-growing...