EdReports is an independent nonprofit that brings together expert educators to produce evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. The STEMscopes Math report, Math Nation 6-8th Grade Math report ...

In recent years, more students have begun taking Algebra 1 in eighth or even seventh grade – something that was fairly uncommon just three decades ago, when the vast majority of students were ...

There was an 8 point increase in the percentage of ... graders ― 44% — scored proficient or higher on the math exam. Eighth grade is a closely-watched year for math scores.