Why it matters
Consider these facts...
- Math performance locally starts dropping off as early as fourth grade.
- By high school, only 36% of our students are on grade level in math.
- Fewer than 25% of college students taking remedial (math or English) coursework go on to declare a major and graduate.
- Research shows that confidence and a positive attitude toward math can impact students' math skills and whether they opt into higher level math classes as they continue their education.
- Choosing higher level math classes sets students up for the high-paying STEM careers that Idaho has in high demand:
- Thousands of STEM jobs were unfilled in Idaho last year
- 16 of the 20 fastest growing careers in Idaho require STEM skills
- Idaho’s STEM jobs pay double the median wage
- 92% of Idaho parents believe that their school should invest more in STEM education
stories about the program's impact
Mathletes
These Mathletes stories shared by the teachers overseeing these programs give an inspiring look at the difference Mathletes is making. Names have been changed to protect each student's privacy.