Success Stories
Introduction to Algebra was developed in response to a need in California for an algebra readiness textbook for eighth grade students struggling to prepare for algebra. Mathematics educators and mathematicians at UCLA along with experts in teaching students with special needs and English learners combined best practices and research to create the program. Treatment-control studies, quantitative data, and case studies combine to tell stories of success for Introduction to Algebra. Click Here to read the full story. (PDF)Testimonials
“ My students have had great success with the Introduction to Algebra Program. The weekly packets provide them the opportunity to actively participate in class instead of quietly hiding behind the ‘smart kids’ who always answer the teacher’s questions. The weekly packets also provide my students with a new beginning every week. They look forward to a ‘clean slate. ”
“ Good news about my Intro to Algebra Class! I have a total of 24 Students and NOBODY earned an F grade. I have 9 A’s, 7 B’s and 8 C’s. The packets and the slower format really worked for these students. They were more willing to do work in a packet in class using hands on manipulatives than they were to work in the traditional Algebra format from the textbook ”
“ Good news about my Intro to Algebra Class! I have a total of 24 Students and NOBODY earned an F grade. I have 9 A’s, 7 B’s and 8 C’s. The packets and the slower format really worked for these students. They were more willing to do work in a packet in class using hands on manipulatives than they were to work in the traditional Algebra format from the textbook. ”
“ Overall, teachers indicated that their students experienced a greater sense of accomplishment because the smaller size of the “Introduction to Algebra” curriculum packets allows students to “start fresh” with two new concepts each week. … Some teachers felt that the packets created more student participation due to a decrease in pressure, a greater sense of comfort, a sense of ownership of their booklet, and a lack of overt judgment. ”
