Sentences with phrase «importance of algebra»

Given the importance of algebra for success in high school and beyond, many states have moved to increase student expectations in this area.

It may seem odd but the students like it and there are discussion point on the slide to introduce the importance of algebra.

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However, he does give a most prominent place to logic by tying it to the importance of variables («The ideas of any and of some are introduced into algebra by the use of letters» [IM 7]-RRB- and proceeds to discuss the quantifiers any and some in a way that clearly indicates a reference to the logic of Principia Mathematica.

Teach for America executive Ursa Scherer on the importance of learning college preparatory math, a subject of Dropout Nation «s commentary criticizing Andrew Hacker's argument for not teaching algebra late last month.

Beginning with mathematics in the primary grades, «Math Voices: Educators and Mathematicians Talk About College and Career Ready Standards and Improving Mathematics Teaching and Learning» addresses the importance of building a solid foundation for Algebra that includes numbers and operations, ratios, and proportions as well as preparation for Calculus and other postsecondary mathematics coursework.