Ep 12. California’s math controversy with Jelani Nelson Part II
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Controversy Surrounding Accelerated Math Classes in California Schools
This chapter discusses the controversy surrounding the banning of algebra in eighth grade in San Francisco public schools. It explores the claim that the ban was successful in reducing the failure rate in algebra but argues that the data may have been misrepresented. The chapter also highlights the issues of parents pushing for acceleration, the use of accelerated classes for scheduling purposes, and the lack of improvement in outcomes for minority students.
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