Algebra proficiency slipping in S.J.: Years after state steps up pace, many still struggle to adapt to tougher eighth-grade standards. From: Record (Stockton, CA) | Date: August 27, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 The Record. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Zachary K. Johnson

Aug. 27--STOCKTON -- Students who do not learn algebra cannot expect to fulfill graduation requirements and to leave high school with a diploma.

Still, the numbers of students showing proficiency in this subject on statewide standardized tests released earlier this month are slipping at school districts in San Joaquin County.

A decade ago, only advanced students took the class in eighth grade, but now it's considered the ...

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