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Study: Students In Advanced Math Classes Doing Worse
Youngsters taking eighth-grade algebra are in way over their heads, according to one recent study.
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(September 22, 2008)—A recent study finds a lot of youngsters taking eighth-grade algebra are in way over their heads.
According to the study conducted by the Brookings Institution, many students do not excel in math at all but find themselves placed in an advanced course anyway.
Algebra, considered a "gateway" course for higher level subjects like Calculus, is now a required course for eighth-graders in some states. It is, however, still an advanced optional course in Texas.
The Brookings study says overall math scores are up, but not for algebra. Math experts say what's needed is better preparation in earlier grades.
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Posted by: Laura
Location: CT
on Sep 24, 2008 at 06:22 AM
With the proliferation of "reform" or "constructivist" math, this report comes as no surprise. As an educator of more than 30 years, and the ownerr of a private learning center, I am constantly remediating students who have no backgound in basic math. Many students do not know how to approach a problem without the aide of a calculator. They cannot perform long multiplication or division because they never learned the multiplication tables. Schools that don't expect their students to be capable produce students who aren't capable! I am quite concerned about the agenda for this newest math fad. It isn't working! Teach the basics and expect students to excel!
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