It says that Algebra was previously introduced in 8th grade and students were not prepared. Therefore they have moved that algebra content into normal math for grades 6-8, gradually introducing contents, along with other concepts. Then the full Common Core compliant Algebra class that focuses solely on Algebra is in 9th grade and they are hoping that students will do better with this approach.
The article and the commentary here indicate that neither the author nor any but a very small number of commenters here bothered to look at the actual program, preferring to revel in personal suppositions and speculations.
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It says that Algebra was previously introduced in 8th grade and students were not prepared. Therefore they have moved that algebra content into normal math for grades 6-8, gradually introducing contents, along with other concepts. Then the full Common Core compliant Algebra class that focuses solely on Algebra is in 9th grade and they are hoping that students will do better with this approach.
The article and the commentary here indicate that neither the author nor any but a very small number of commenters here bothered to look at the actual program, preferring to revel in personal suppositions and speculations.