As recently as 1990, taking algebra in eighth grade was unique. That has changed dramatically in recent years, and now more eighth graders take algebra than any other math class. Enrollment in ...

State and school district efforts to improve math instruction have added new fuel to long-running debates about when students should take Algebra 1. For students, the decision isn’t as simple as ...

Prepare your students for success with this 8th Grade STAAR Math Practice Test designed to build confidence and mastery of TEKS-aligned skills! This comprehensive, STAAR-style resource mirrors the ...

At the state’s prodding, the proportion of students taking Algebra in eighth grade increased 60 percent over the past decade – a significant achievement. But there has not been a parallel success in ...