What types of specialized instructional materials are available to help prepare students to study algebra?
Intervention Programs and Algebra Readiness Programs are two types of specialized instructional mathematics materials for students having difficulty achieving at grade level and were included in the 2007 adoption of K-8 mathematics instructional materials. The Intervention Program materials are for students in grades four through seven whose mastery of prior grade-level standards is incomplete. The Algebra Readiness Program materials are for students in grade eight or above who are not prepared to take a course in algebra. If, when, and how these materials will be used to meet the needs of students, should be a collective decision involving teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, and students. Intervention materials are intended to accelerate students’ achievement so that students can succeed in the basic grade-level program and complete Algebra I. Specific information related to intervention materials is contained in Appendix E (PDF; 848KB; 36pp.) of the Mathematics Framework f
