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Word: algebraic (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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Formerly only one elective examination has been required; now there are two. These are divided into two groups, French and German in one, Algebra, Geometry and Botany in the other. From each of these groups one subject must be taken. So instead of examinations in five subjects as formerly, six are now necessary for admission...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Medical School. | 12/5/1893 | See Source »

...introduction of elementary algebra at an age not later than twelve years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Proposed Changes in N. E. Grammar Schools. | 3/5/1892 | See Source »

Professor Tibbets, of Williston Seminary, has just published a book entitled "College Requiremedts in Algebra...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 1/26/1892 | See Source »

...introduction of elementary algebra at an age not later than 12 years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Shortening the Grammar-School Course. | 11/13/1891 | See Source »

...enter Harvard come from public schools is that American parents are unwilling that their children should go through the public school course of nine years. The grammar schools can be improved by introducing languages earlier in the course when children take to them more readily, and by introducing geometry, algebra, and natural science. The grammar schools will continue their low standard as long as the requirements for admission to the high schools are so low. A nine-year-old ought to pass the entrance examinations to Exeter. The fault lies also with the scientific schools; it is easier to enter...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Teachers of Colleges and Preparatory Schools. | 10/17/1891 | See Source »

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