Math Education in the U.S.
Gallup studies perspectives on K-12 math education to understand barriers, perceptions and the role of math at school and beyond.
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The Gallup Math Matters Study
Math skills are essential for students' success in school, work and life -- but recent K-12 national assessments show stagnant or declining student performance in math. To understand the barriers and opportunities for improving math learning, Gallup, with support from the Gates Foundation, surveyed over 5,100 U.S. adults (including parents of K-12 children) and 1,400 education leaders.
The Gallup Math Matters Study reveals that while education leaders recognize the importance of evidence-based interventions -- such as high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and high-dosage tutoring -- many report challenges in their implementation, including staffing shortages and lack of alignment in professional learning. Parents, meanwhile, indicate they receive limited communication from schools about their child's math progress, particularly at the high school level.
These findings underscore the need for increased access to effective math interventions and improved communication between schools and families. Download the full report to explore insights from parents and education leaders on the future of K-12 math education.
The Gallup Math Matters Study
Math skills are essential for students' success in school, work and life -- but recent K-12 national assessments show stagnant or declining student performance in math. To understand the barriers and opportunities for improving math learning, Gallup, with support from the Gates Foundation, surveyed over 5,100 U.S. adults (including parents of K-12 children) and 1,400 education leaders.
The Gallup Math Matters Study reveals that while education leaders recognize the importance of evidence-based interventions -- such as high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and high-dosage tutoring -- many report challenges in their implementation, including staffing shortages and lack of alignment in professional learning. Parents, meanwhile, indicate they receive limited communication from schools about their child's math progress, particularly at the high school level.
These findings underscore the need for increased access to effective math interventions and improved communication between schools and families. Download the full report to explore insights from parents and education leaders on the future of K-12 math education.
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