As part of the 2007 mathematics assessment, eighth-graders were asked about the mathematics course they were currently taking. The full text of the question and corresponding percentage 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
| |
| 4 |
4 |
30 |
3 |
2 |
26 |
25 |
1 |
5 |
| 6 |
6 |
28 |
3 |
3 |
21 |
26 |
1 |
7 |
| 7 |
4 |
52 |
4 |
3 |
24 |
5 |
# |
2 |
| 5 |
1 |
21 |
1 |
# |
12 |
52 |
1 |
8 |
| 6 |
10 |
42 |
3 |
4 |
9 |
21 |
# |
6 |
| 13 |
6 |
27 |
3 |
11 |
16 |
21 |
1 |
4 |
| 8 |
5 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
46 |
1 |
11 |
| 5 |
6 |
25 |
2 |
1 |
12 |
39 |
2 |
9 |
| 7 |
9 |
35 |
3 |
4 |
27 |
12 |
# |
4 |
| 4 |
3 |
15 |
2 |
1 |
20 |
46 |
1 |
9 |
| 5 |
8 |
47 |
5 |
4 |
22 |
4 |
# |
4 |
| 7 |
8 |
10 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
44 |
3 |
16 |
| 7 |
15 |
55 |
3 |
2 |
7 |
8 |
# |
3 |
Check for Statistical Significance
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