California’s new standards were designed to line up with the national Common Core math standards, adopted by 48 states, which do not include the expectation of Algebra I in eighth grade.

Enrolling in advanced math in sixth grade clears the way for a student to take Algebra I in eighth grade. That leads to courses such as calculus and statistics during high school.

Which students get into advanced math? Texas is using test scores to limit bias A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled ...