This article refers to the new graduation plans for high school students. In this case it
talks about the approval of students not having to take Algebra II if they are not planning
on pursuing a math or science degree. It has been said that it has been approved by the
majority and that it will be a set deal by January 2014. I do not agree with new plan for
high school students. I think that the requirements should be the same for all student
regardless of what they plan on pursuing in the future. First off, a high school student is
for the majority uncertain about what they want to do after high school. They can not
make concrete decisions at the time about their future and even if they do they might
end up changing their mind in the long run. Another thing to consider is whether this will
in any way going to affect them once they go to a university and they decide that they
do want to pursue a math or science degree. If the fact that they did not take algebra II
does not affect them once they are in college, it would not be surprising that a high
percent of the students will decide not to take the course. It would be better if Algebra II
was a course that all students had to take, it would not hurt any student to gain any
extra knowledge. If the student was able to get through Algebra I then it would not be a
huge conflict for them to step up a level. Something that has to be taken into
consideration is if the students that are pursuing anything other than math or science
are going to be required to take an alternative class. In my opinion I think it be best for
all student to have the same core class requirements regardless on their plans for the
future. In the long run it will be beneficial for the student and its better to set high
standards in education rather than lowering them.
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