He’s nervous about starting Algebra 1. He’s already having a hard time keeping all the numbers and letters straight in his head, and he knows it’s only going to get more complicated from here.

In math, Algebra 1 is a make-or-break course. The class is the gateway to high school math, and struggling to complete it can close off those higher-level pathways—and even jeopardize students ...

Without a solid understanding of algebra, many students find that they get stuck in their math studies. To help, here are five tips to help students who are struggling with algebra right now: 1.

On average, it took 41 minutes and 44 seconds for students to master Algebra skills during the Washington State Algebra Challenge using the DragonBox App. The Challenge, co-sponsored by Washington ...

Algebra 1 is the most failed class in high schools across the country. At Green Mountain High School, a student-turned-teacher, who failed Algebra himself, is taking a new approach.

Another writes, "Without Algebra 1, I couldn’t have succeeded in many of my high school math classes." "While it is a mistake to deny all eighth-graders the opportunity to learn algebra, ...

1. Contextualize math concepts. As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. So when we tell students that they need to learn math because it is everywhere, our lessons and assigned practice ...