Universal Algebra I policy, access, and inequality: Findings from a national survey

• Main Authors: Janine T. Remillard (Author), John Y. Baker (Author), Michael D. Steele (Author), Nina D. Hoe (Author), Anne Traynor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Arizona State University, 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Many in the US view algebra as a gatekeeper to advanced study of mathematics, and increasing enrollment in algebra courses as a strategy to address unequal access to educational opportunity. As a result, universal enrollment policies, which require all students to complete Algebra I by grade 8 or 9,...