Notably, taking Algebra 1 and 8th grade math together boosted all students’ scores—not just those of students who were less prepared for higher-level math. Achievement gains on state tests were ...

California’s math wars are roiling the state’s educational system, with contentious debates over high school curricula. At issue is whether a “data science” course should be available as a substitute ...

When students take Algebra 1 matters. If high schoolers don’t pass the course by 9th grade, they’re unlikely to reach college-preparatory math in high school. There are too many courses to get through ...

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Abstract Algebra” lecture, I tend to buffer them with filler words: “like,” “wait,” “sorry.” While my friend and I raise our ...