Of all the math courses that kids take in their careers, there seems to be more angst over algebra than any other. Why do kids have to take it — and, in many places, pass it to graduate? Is it ...

Algebra is one of the biggest hurdles to getting a high school or college degree — particularly for students of color and first-generation undergrads. It is also the single most failed course in ...

In addition, the transcript study includes only the materials of high school Algebra 1 and Geometry courses, though 20 percent of all 2005 graduates—30 percent of Asian/Pacific Islander students ...

The CUNY study's findings appear to back that approach. “The movement’s already there,” said Bruce Vandal, vice president of Complete College America. “This is just going to add more fuel to it.” ...

Study: Doubling Up on Algebra Translates to Long-Term Gains By Erik W. Robelen — November 06, 2012 1 min read Share article ...