My classmate Zach stressed some really good pointers with this commentary, but i think he failed to mention the importance of what Algebra 2 brings to the table.
Algebra 2 is a math course that is either taken during the junior or senior year of high school.
It is suppose to prepare the students for the future math courses that will be taken in College, which is College Algebra. Algebra 2 involves critical thinking, and problem solving, which i think is why the majority of students find it difficult. With Algebra 2 off the curriculum in high school, it does not necessarily mean something easier will come along, because that's not the case.
I do agree with Zach though, if they are going to drop Algebra 2 from the curriculum they should replace the class with something that is practical and will be used later in life. But those classes that are "used later in life" are usually in college, when you are closer to your major.
The Texas Board of Education is trying to change the Texas Education little by little, as it shows, TAKS test have been replaced by STAR test, a test much more difficult.
So maybe with the absence of Algebra 2 in high school will bring something better that will prepare the students in high school even more for the future.
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