Local districts departed from some national trends. But girls’ scores still slid more than boys’, with a few exceptions.

Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.

Given the state’s ongoing math challenges, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will seek $10 million from Washington lawmakers as a “down payment” on improving math education, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal told reporters at a Sept. 10 news conference.