Why is Algebra II (or its equivalent) so important for students?
Algebra II (or an integrated course that covers the same content) is a gateway course for higher education and teaches quantitative reasoning skills important for the workplace. Achieves research shows that higher level mathematics courses such as Algebra II improve access to postsecondary education, are critical for college success, and are important to many careersincluding those that dont require a four- year college degree. Students that complete such coursework are not only better prepared for work, they earn higher salaries. Achieves conclusions, as reflected in its mathematics benchmarks (Ready or Not), have been reinforced by other research, such as ACT.
