Although taking Algebra 1 in eighth grade or even seventh grade can put students on track to take calculus before they complete high school, it’s important to note that not everyone is ready to ...

Representing their reflections and insights is “James,” a composite student about to enter high school and start Algebra 1. Where things stand for James. When the pandemic hit, ...

Students need algebra, but many get “stuck” as they learn; Offering tutoring, particularly high-dosage tutoring outside of school hours, could help; See related article: 5 ways virtual tutoring ...

Algebra has long been a fundamental part of any high school math curriculum. In many places it's become a fundamental part of the middle school math curriculum, too. In recent years, more students ...

Modern high school math should be about data science — not Algebra 2 In 2015, Monica Casillas teaches a class that focuses on statistics and computer programming at John H. Francis Polytechnic ...

Delaying algebra to high school, per Common Core, might be a miscalculation April 10, 2016 More than 9 years ago A student works in an eighth-grade algebra class at Holy Spirit School in East ...

At New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School, 95% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 94% scored at or above that level for reading.

But that isn’t easy, said Bertha Pantoja, a parent in the district who had one son receive algebra 1 in eighth grade and a younger son reach high school without it.