High school math, and algebra, in particular, is in crisis. Although some students thrive on the pathway to calculus, most do not. Algebra I is the single most failed course in American high schools.

This video shows how to build a robot using simple high school math, breaking down complex ideas into clear, practical steps. Learn how algebra, geometry, and basic functions are applied to movement, ...

Give a three-year old a smartphone and she’ll likely figure out how to turn it on and operate a few simple functions. But confront her with an algebra problem and ask her to solve for x? Not likely.