MathAction
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
MathAction is a nonprofit in the primary and secondary education sector based in Oakland, California. It seeks to help students apply mathematics to real-world problems by blending quantitative reasoning with social context. Its interdisciplinary investigations explore topics such as measuring human rights, population dynamics, and the refugee crisis, conducted through collaborations with schools and NGOs. The organization positions itself as a pioneer in integrating mathematical thinking with social issues and notes that two-thirds of middle and high school students do not succeed in math. With a small team, MathAction works with educational partners to provide context-rich math learning that aims to deepen understanding and foster global citizenship.