The word disparate has appeared in 255 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on May 22 in “The Algebra Problem: How Middle School Math Became a National Flashpoint” by Troy Closson:
“You have some kids who are ready for algebra in fourth grade, and they should not be denied it,” Mr. Noguera said. “Others are still struggling with arithmetic in high school, and they need support.”
Many schools are unequipped to teach children with disparate math skills in a single classroom. Some educators lack the training they need to help students who have fallen behind, while also challenging those working at grade level or beyond.
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