Portland Public Schools is trying to close the algebra access gap. Early evidence suggests it’s working

While studying salmon populations and designing amusement parks, these students are breaking barriers to advanced math that ...

Algebra will return to SF middle schools after more than a decade. Here's how it could play out

Algebra I will return to San Francisco middle schools, much to the relief of parents who've fought for a decade to bring it ...
Oregonian

Algebra, a ‘math wars’ target, will remain an option for some Portland middle schoolers

Portland Public Schools will continue offering algebra to select eighth-graders but will reset its bar for which students can enter the fast-tracked math class that precedes it. That’s a pivot, given ...
University of Delaware

Math 010 – Intermediate Algebra

Introduction: The information presented here is intended to describe the course goals for current and prospective students as well as others who are interested in our courses. It is not intended to ...
The Hechinger Report

One state tried algebra for all eighth graders. It hasn’t gone well

Students graph linear equations in Zach Loy’s ninth-grade algebra class at Braham Area High School in Minnesota. Credit: Patience Zalanga for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...
Marin Independent JournalOpinion

Guest editorial: More math, not less, will lead students to succeed

Today, almost 80% of 12th graders score below national proficiency standards. And while data science isn’t the main culprit, ...