Students studying math can focus on statistics. Statistics is one of the fastest-growing fields in the country and is ranked No. 9 for Best Technology Jobs, No. 50 in Best STEM Jobs, and No. 92 in 100 ...

Sweaty palms, racing heart and dry mouth — math anxiety can quickly make its way through a classroom, affecting not only struggling students, but others as well. A new international study led by ...

An international study examining the academic performance of students in 79 countries has found that Canada’s students are among the highest achievers in the world in reading. When it came to reading ...

Math courses build on each other. Understanding concepts from earlier courses is essential for success at the next level. If you’ve been exempted from a prerequisite course and are moving ahead, we ...

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

A UC San Diego report reveals a significant spike in freshmen requiring remedial math classes, with the need increasing from ...

Getting something wrong is never a good feeling. And for people with math anxiety, one wrong answer could spiral into a lifetime of avoided opportunities and limited choices. “It is the vicious cycle ...

Math problems can actually cause people anxiety and physical pain, similar to a punch in the gut, a new Canadian study shows. For people who have anxiety about the school subject, the prospect of ...

The Mathematics Study Adviser for the Department’s undergraduate students is Laurence O'Toole. As a Study Adviser, he can help with issues surrounding transition to university, getting to grips with ...

KELOWNA – You wouldn’t think there’s a link between mathematics and mountain pine beetles but a UBC-Okanagan researcher has connected the two. A study by associate math professor, Rebecca Tyson, used ...

You’re returning to school and are excited about earning your college degree. But then you take a look at your required courses and realize that a math course or two stands between you and the diploma ...