A Subset of Math Skills Predicts Algebra 1 Success. What Are They?
In math, Algebra 1 is a make-or-break course.
The class is the gateway to high school math, and struggling to complete it can close off those higher-level pathways—and even jeopardize students’ ability to graduate. Still, a substantial proportion of students fail Algebra 1 on their first attempt.
Why is the class so challenging for so many teenagers? The problem may be rooted earlier in foundational gaps that begin earlier in math, encountered in middle school—and even elementary school, according to a new report from TNTP, an organization that consults with schools on teacher training and instruction, and New Classrooms, a nonprofit that designs personalized learning models.
The new study, based on an analysis of the math patterns of about 2,000 students, could provide clues about how to intervene earlier for struggling students.
Read more at Education Week.
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