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Peer reviewedUsiskin, Zalman – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Argues that first-year algebra should be taught in eighth grade. Outlines an algebra course that could provide average students with a working kowledge of algebra. Proposes that this would require students to have experiences with variables, equations, formulas, and graphs during previous years of study. (TW)
Descriptors: Algebra, Background, Course Content, Foreign Countries
