Inside Algebra is a research-based algebra intervention program that provides conceptually based instruction to successfully teach algebra to students in grades 8-12 who are struggling or failing.

	is written with a focus on the mastery of objectives rather than using a classroom lesson approach.
	provides a scaffold instructional approach that first develops the concept, provides ample practice opportunities as well as problem-solving applications to ensure mastery.
	is built around 60 objectives that support standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

National Math Panel Finding:
To prepare students for Algebra, the curriculum must simultaneously develop conceptual understanding, computational fluency, and problem-solving skills.

Inside Algebra Solution:
Zeros in on students' lack of understanding at the conceptual level, then builds on those concepts through practice and problem-solving activities.

National Math Panel Finding:
Teachers' regular use of formative assessments improves their students' learning, especially if teachers have additional guidance on using the assessment results to design and individualize instruction.

Inside Algebra Solution:
Instruction begins with diagnoses to allow teachers to meet individual student needs. After pre-testing and diagnosis, a teacher can select from a multitude of concept development, practice, or problem-solving activities that build mastery of objectives.

National Math Panel Finding:
One of the major shifts in education over the past 25-30 years has been advocacy for the increased use of cooperative learning groups and peer-to-peer learning in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Inside Algebra Solution:
Activities involve small group, large group, and independent instruction.

	Activities focus on a specific objective.
	Students are grouped heterogeneously.
	Students collaboratively translate, explain, discuss, and solve problems in their own terms, thus deepening their understanding of the concept.

National Math Panel Finding:
The Panel recommends that students with learning disabilities and other students with learning problems receive, on a regular basis, some explicit systematic instruction that includes opportunities for students to ask and answer questions and think aloud about the decisions they make while solving problems.

Inside Algebra Solution:
Teacher's Guides provide explicit, systematic instruction that guide teachers to reinforce students' problem-solving strategies and reflective thinking skills in a safe and positive classroom environment.

National Math Panel Finding:
In order to gain true understanding of concepts and mastery of skills, students need focused practice time.

Inside Algebra Solution:
Numerous practice opportunities allow students to reinforce concept learning, practice their skills and prepare students for more complex problem-solving exercises.