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 ...

A student completes an algebra assignment at a Trinity, Fla., high school on Sept. 9, 2025. States and districts have stepped up efforts to enroll more students in Algebra 1 by 8th grade—and address ...

A national sample of 55,000 students across dozens of states revealed that even when they were ready for 8th-grade algebra based on their 7th-grade test scores, almost a quarter didn’t enroll in the ...

Across the country, 4th and 8th graders are taking the National Assessment of Educational Progress in a range of subjects this month, but I’ll be paying particularly close attention to how middle ...

What is the best math sequence for my child to ensure they're ready for the SAT, ACT, and selective college admissions? This question is about college admissions. For families trying to plan middle ...

Perfect complex calculations with this! Unlocking the mechanics of 8th grade math 'Algebraic Expressions (Multiplication and ...

Algebra has long been a fundamental part of any high school math curriculum. In many places it's become a fundamental part of the middle school math curriculum, too. In recent years, more students ...

Want to help your eighth-grader master math? Here are some of the skills your child will be learning in the classroom. Understand rational and irrational numbers. Know that a rational number can be ...

There's a phrase I sometimes hear from teachers that gives me pause: "I just meet my kids where they are." Now, there's nothing wrong with giving students who are behind the help they need. But too ...