When are students ready for algebra I?
NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.
Published May 8, 2024
- In determining if students are ready to take an algebra I class, schools should use assessment outcomes data and have updated guidance for staff in understanding benchmarks for course readiness, according to new guidance from NWEA, a research and assessment company.
- Deciding if a student is prepared for algebra I can be complex, particularly if that judgment is based on subjective methods like teacher recommendations or enrollment in a certain grade, NWEA said.
