Historically speaking, Algebra 1 has been reserved for ninth or tenth grade, and research indicates the majority of students ...

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’ ...

Under the Common Core State Standards, Algebra 1 is a much tougher course than what was taught previously in most states, teachers and standards experts say, in part because many of the concepts that ...

This NWEA press release originally appeared online. NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization, has announced new guidance for schools to support them in more equitably identifying students who ...

Florida’s Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) exam can feel challenging, but with the right preparation, you can approach it with confidence. By understanding the test blueprint, using aligned practice ...

No one has more to say than a middle-school parent when it comes to a topic that has stirred heated debate, petitions hundreds of signatures long, and even a parent-led lawsuit against the district: ...

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Update: The letters notifying parents and students as to whether that student passed the graduation-required Algebra 1 end-of-course exam have begun to arrive in home mailboxes. The letter doesn’t ...