Expert Perspective

Focus on the mathematics that opens the road ahead.

Phil Daro, co-author of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, explains why the grades leading to Algebra 1 are a critical opportunity for students.

A High-Leverage Focus
"The grades leading up to Algebra 1 are a student's last best chance to succeed in mathematics—and get access to all the opportunities that opens up."

— Phil Daro · Co-author, Common Core Math