“Mastery of Algebra 2 is widely thought to be a prerequisite for success in college and careers,” says a report issued last month by the National Center on Education and the Economy, ...

His conclusion about Algebra 2 is based mainly on a look at recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, dubbed “the nation’s report card.” ...

Algebra 2 is more abstract than data science, a form of applied mathematics that combines math, statistics and other tools to provide a wide range of useful information for many professional careers.

Texas no longer mandates Algebra 2 as a basic high school graduation requirement for most students, but some educators warn that not taking the course could cost time and money later.

Andrew Dempsey 2 years ago 2 years ago. Algebra deals with the infrastructure of mathematics. How to move things around, how to manipulate information/phrases, how to change it from one form to ...

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 ...

Arizona students might not need Algebra 2 to graduate in the future, if bill is passed in state legislature. Under House Bill 2278, the state's board of education will be required to "develop and ...

Most people won't do any of those outside of an Algebra 2 classroom unless they become a doctor, scientist or engineer. That is why legislation to remove the course as a high school graduation ...

However, the bill removing Algebra 2 as a high school graduation requirement is an exception. It can be a start on a badly needed rethinking of the purpose of high school.