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Hello, I am looking for someone to write an article on High Failure of Taking Intermediate College Algebra. It needs to be at least 1750 words. This paper will begin with the statement of the problem that will lead to a detailed understanding of the situation. It will then review various literature to determine the reasons behind failure and the best approach that could lead to improved performance in college algebra. To improve the learning of college algebra, many institutions adopt various techniques such as the emporium and online models. One of the techniques proposed in the paper is the emporium model that has been found to work in many colleges. In collecting data to determine the clear state of the problem, the paper will employ the technique of Quantitative correlation design.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp. Background of the problem&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp.&nbsp. Intermediate algebra is a vital course in higher institutions of learning because it is important in career preparations and graduation of students pursuing majors such as engineering. The American Association of Community Colleges (2011) states that in the United States, about 30% of the students entering pursuing post-secondary education require developmental skills making algebra important area of study. The problem of high failure and drop out in algebra is not a challenge faced by few colleges but by many. Adelma (2004) argues that algebra is the most failed course in every community college globally. She argues that more than half of freshmen that undertook college algebra left the field before graduation. One of the reasons stated that led to failure is the fear of the pre-existing attitudes that intermediate algebra is difficult. The preformed minds make it difficult for the student to understand even simple math hence high dropout and failure rates. Wilson (2012) however argues that the problem of low grades in intermediate algebra depends on college readiness to mathematics. According to the study carried out by the American Association of Community colleges (2011), 45 % of the students taking intermediate algebra either failed, scoring below a ‘C’ or dropped out before the end of the semester. The study further reveals that between the years 2003 and 2009, 48% of the student pursuing majors with algebra either changed the majors of dropped without getting a certificate.