The new standards are designed to better engage students in math, at the same time state leaders say they hear from more employers about a growing need for employees with certain math skills.

Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. DPI proposes Math 3 be optional; final two courses offer flexible choices. Revised Math 1 and 2 will teach essential skills needed ...