The article really buries the relevant info: >the CCSS Math 8 course that eighth graders are now expected to take includes 60% of the material from the old Alg

The article really buries the relevant info: >the CCSS Math 8 course that eighth graders are now expected to take includes 60% of the material from the old Algebra I course. This includes linear equations, roots, exponents, and an introduction to functions. The new course also offers students a taste of geometry and statistics—hardly your typical middle school fare. So it isn't really that big of a deal...