School Board Adopts New Algebra Guidelines
The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday adopted a new math plan that will require all students to take algebra in the eighth grade next school year.
The five-year, $200-million program sets benchmarks for math achievement from kindergarten through eighth grade and provides extensive coaching and training of teachers.
Algebra will be offered in two basic configurations of one year and two years. In the first year, an algebra preparation class will be offered to students who lack the necessary math skills.
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