Math Teacher In Lakewood Reinvents How Algebra 1 Is Taught After Failing The Subject As A Student

By Shaun Boyd, CBS Denver:

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Algebra 1 is the most failed class in high schools across the country. At Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, a student-turned-teacher, who failed Algebra himself, is taking a new approach. It’s working so well as teachers from all over the country travel to Colorado to learn Alex Adkisson’s secret to success.

He admits he’s one of the last guys you’d expect to become a teacher, let alone a math teacher other teachers want to imitate.

“I was not the most successful math student for sure,” said Adkisson.

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