algebra

noun

al·ge·bra | \ ˈal-jə-brə

Definition of algebra

1 : a generalization of arithmetic in which letters representing numbers are combined according to the rules of arithmetic

2 : any of various systems or branches of mathematics or logic concerned with the properties and relationships of abstract entities (such as complex numbers, matrices, sets, vectors, groups, rings, or fields) manipulated in symbolic form under operations often analogous to those of arithmetic — compare boolean algebra

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The percentage of students passing the algebra 1 end-of-course test — required to earn a diploma — hit 61 percent, up from 56 percent three years ago. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Florida releases 2018 test results for reading, math, science and social studies," 15 June 2018 The percentage of students passing the algebra 1 end-of-course test — required to earn a diploma — hit 61 percent, up from 56 percent three years ago. — Leslie Postal, OrlandoSentinel.com, "FSA scores: Florida releases 2018 test results for reading, math, science and social studies," 14 June 2018 While the course does not count for college credit, students who pass can take college-level algebra or an equivalent math course, like statistics, as early as second semester for dual credit. — Lisa Ward, WSJ, "The Benefits of Starting College Early—in High School," 10 Feb. 2019 And ultimately, the number of students who met state standards in algebra doubled. — Sally Ho, The Seattle Times, "Despite hurricane, at-risk Houston students made gains," 1 Oct. 2018 The auditor found that 11 students who received credit for intermediate algebra had not passed the final exam. — Rosanna Xia, latimes.com, "L.A. Trade-Tech administrators received $157,000 for work they failed to justify, investigation finds," 8 July 2018 Orange County school officials shifted the order of high school math courses several years ago, hoping to boost passing rates on the state’s algebra end-of-course exam. — Leslie Postal, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Florida's civics test: Lawmakers suspect "dishonest tactics, districts deny charges," 3 July 2018 Seems as though puberty, algebra and bullying does outweigh potty training, nap-time strikes and picky eating habits, according to new research from Arizona State University published in the journal Developmental Psychology. — Christine Coppa, Good Housekeeping, "Middle School Proves to Be the Most Stressful Time — for the Whole Family," 27 Jan. 2016 But for millions of young people, the site has already become as much a part of their days as algebra, soccer practice, and iCarly. — Susan Dominus, Redbook, "Underage on Facebook," 4 Jan. 2012

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