This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. Having access to Algebra 1 in eighth grade can often make or break a student’s path to high school calculus, which in turn, is often a gateway to ...

Algebra 1 is the key to unlocking a deeper understanding of mathematics, and rational expressions and equations are foundational topics. In this course, Grade 9 students will explore how to simplify, ...

For districts aiming to increase the number of students taking Algebra 1 before high school, a key policy lever could be pulled earlier—when students are just entering middle school. When the Dallas ...