California abandons algebra requirement for eighth-graders

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<p>However, some concepts from high school math do show up in normal life.</p>

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<li>Consider how one can understand compound interest.</li>
<li>Consider a carpenter cutting lengths of wood to make an A-frame with specific angles.</li>
<li>Consider trying to line up pieces of wood at a 90-degree angle with only a tape measure and a pencil to help you.</li>
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