Nashville high schools to dump Algebra I and II, geometry

Changes are coming next year to Metro Schools' high school math curriculum, according to a news release from the schools.

The system plans to install new curriculum by 2015-16 and will eliminate Algebra I and II, along with geometry. In their place, the schools will introduce three levels of Integrated Math. Metro Nashville Public Schools plans to hold a number of informational meetings to help parents understand the changes.

The new curriculum is meant to better teach students math concepts and skills and improve college readiness. Students who have taken or are currently taking Algebra I will not be affected by the change.

Under the new curriculum, it is expected that students will be able to connect math concepts to their everyday life.

"Math skills do not exist in a vacuum in the real world," said Peg Cagle, faculty member at Vanderbilt University, in the release. "Adults are expected to use a range of math skills to accomplish everyday tasks that are not isolated into individual subjects. Integrated math teaches mathematical coherence, where students see relationships between concepts."

Metro Nashville Public Schools will host several informational meetings at different dates and schools to help parents understand the transition.

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

•Stratford High School: Jan. 29

•Overton High School: Feb. 2

•Hillsboro High School: Feb. 3

•Cane Ridge High School: Feb. 5

•Pearl-Cohn High School: Feb. 9

•McGavock High School: Feb. 10