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Classroom Context: Mathematics Coursework

As part of the 2009 mathematics assessment, eighth-graders were asked about what mathematics course they were taking currently. The full text of the question, the corresponding percentages, and scale scores of students who responded in each category are below.

What math class are you taking this year?

A. Geometry
B. Algebra II
C. Algebra I (one-year course)
D. First year of a two-year Algebra I course
E. Second year of a two-year Algebra I course
F. Introduction to algebra or pre-algebra
G. Basic or general eighth-grade math
H. Integrated or sequential math
I. Other math class

Grade 4
Grade 8

Over 50 percent of eighth-graders are taking some kind of algebra course.

coursetaking, grade 8, percent

NOTE: Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding. See complete data.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2009 Mathematics Assessment.

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