His conclusion about Algebra 2 is based mainly on a look at recent ... He adds, “Kids are coming out of these advanced courses with good grades and they [enter] a four-year college and can ...

Based on his research, he estimates that about 11 percent of U.S. jobs involve work that requires an understanding of concepts usually taught in Algebra 2, but only about 6 percent use advanced ...

But if the courses aren’t rigorous enough to replace Algebra 2, they need to be improved — or they could be taken as a fourth year of math in addition to, rather than instead of, the advanced ...

Technology has advanced to the point that tiny powerful ... as a statistics course that students can substitute for Algebra 2 in the college pathway. Over 2,000 students are taking advantage ...

They have less math content than Algebra 2, which usually students take after geometry and ... heavy majors have expressed opposition to equating data science courses to advanced math, arguing that ...

With its intricate mysteries of quadratics, logarithms and imaginary numbers, Algebra II often provokes a lament from high-schoolers. What exactly does this have to do with real life? The answer ...

Arizona high school students are entering college unprepared for advanced math, prompting a review of Algebra II standards. A task force recommends cutting down on the number of Algebra II topics ...

Teachers and school leaders understandably worry whether a student who can’t solve basic equations should move on in math, to geometry or advanced algebra. So the student takes algebra again.

Texas no longer mandates Algebra 2 as a basic high school graduation requirement for most students, but some educators warn that not taking the course could cost time and money later. “If you ...