The way we teach math in America hurts all students, but it may be hurting girls the most. Math is the language of science, engineering and technology. And like any language, it is best acquired through lengthy, in-depth practice. But for girls, this can be trickier than it looks. This is because many girls can have a special advantage over boys — an advantage that can steer them away from this all-important building block. A large body of research has revealed that boys and