U.S. ninth graders’ math course placement at the intersection of learning disability status, race, and socioeconomic status

A new German study reveals widespread grading bias based on gender, ethnicity, social origin, and body size, with minority students and those with higher BMIs receiving lower grades. The study used data from over 14,000 ninth graders, showing that biases stack up against students with multiple intersectional identities.

A new study shows Indian students who work in retail markets perform poorly on school-type math problems, while those still enrolled in school do better on marketplace math. This contrast highlights a need to address the skills gap between academic and applied math, with experts suggesting different approaches for each group

A large randomised trial found that targeted lead placement in cardiac resynchronisation therapy did not improve outcomes in patients with heart failure. The study compared targeted and standard lead placement and found no difference in death or first heart failure hospitalization rates.

A study published in PLOS Biology found that mild electrically stimulating certain neural networks can improve math learning in individuals with weaker connections. The researchers used brain stimulation and magnetic resonance spectroscopy to measure connection strength between brain regions associated with math learning.

Researchers found that students' beliefs in their ability to succeed, view of the course's importance, and perception of its emotional cost predict final course grades. Instructors can improve student motivation by emphasizing course importance, reducing frustration, and making content more interesting.

Keck Hospital of USC has received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the ninth consecutive year. The hospital's dedication to maintaining high standards of quality and safety is reflected in its ability to meet or exceed performance benchmarks.