If school districts prefer traditional algebra and geometry over “coordinate algebra” or “analytic geometry,” they might soon have the option to teach them again. At the recommendation of state Superintendent Richard Woods, the Board of Education has posted new high school math courses that offer traditional options along with the existing “integrated” options. The board will post the courses, which include foundations of algebra, algebra 1 and geometry, for public comment during a 30-day period.
State might allow districts to choose traditional math courses