Texas Education Agency - Best Practices Clearing House

Teacher Collaboration to Support Algebra Readiness—Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy

Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy has, in a relatively short time, refined a model for preparing more students for success in mathematics and was identified by TEA as one of eight exemplar campuses implementing key practices in Algebra Readiness. Since 2006–07, the campus has increased participation in Pre-AP math in Grades 6–7 and in Grade 8 Algebra I from 20% to almost 50% of students, while maintaining a high level of rigor in both courses. Campuswide TAKS performance in mathematics has also improved.