Deal - Algebra 1 and geometry

[Anonymous]

DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

[Anonymous]

Does your child like Art and PE, which would get cut? I’d start there.

[Anonymous]

Do you really want your kid taking geometry in 9th grade at Jackson with the kids who couldn't pass the test?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you really want your kid taking geometry in 9th grade at Jackson with the kids who couldn't pass the test?

OP here - don't think DC is headed to JR, but a good point nonetheless.

[Anonymous]

It was not difficult at all but DC is a math kid and did it in 7th grade.

[Anonymous]

Both my kids did this option and it worked out well for them. But they both like math alot and were happy to be moving forward.

[Anonymous]

Where do you think your child will be next year? What are the math expectations at that school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

You left out Calc AB and JR offers AP Stats so being 2 years "ahead" is not an issue.

[Anonymous]

My DS did this route in 7th and loved math so it was great for him. It’s not for every kid though. Double math can be a lot if you don’t enjoy math. For the snarky poster who implied that there is something wrong with kids who don’t do this route, that is completely wrong. Check yourself before speaking this way to your neighbors. You never know who you will insult. Many kids are not doubling up on math and do just fine.
There are lots of options at JR for those who are ahead of grade level including classes already mentioned and dual enrollment at GW or GT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

You left out Calc AB and JR offers AP Stats so being 2 years "ahead" is not an issue.

You do not take calc AB and BC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

Also get a tutor to make sure you kid knows the materials that were skipped over the years. Do not rely on the fact that your kid got an A and "tested in" to the advanced track. Learned this this hard way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

You left out Calc AB and JR offers AP Stats so being 2 years "ahead" is not an issue.

BC covers the material in AB. And AP Stats is not the same thing as taking MV Calc or Linear Algebra. So, this kid would be two years ahead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

Also get a tutor to make sure you kid knows the materials that were skipped over the years. Do not rely on the fact that your kid got an A and "tested in" to the advanced track. Learned this this hard way.

+ 1000

All A's in MS Math at Deal only to squeak by in math in 9th grade. There were a bunch of gaps that getting full credit for handing in assignments at Deal did not help the process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC did well enough on the geometry assessment to be allowed to take Algebra 1 and Geometry simultaneously next year (8th grade).

From parents of students who went this route, how big a lift did it turn out to be for your student?

This would imply Algebra 2 in 9th, Pre-Calculus in 10th and AP Calc BC in 11th. Make sure you have a path beyond that (dual enrollment, multivariable calculus or linear algebra) in whichever school your child goes after Deal.

Also get a tutor to make sure you kid knows the materials that were skipped over the years. Do not rely on the fact that your kid got an A and "tested in" to the advanced track. Learned this this hard way.

+ 1000

All A's in MS Math at Deal only to squeak by in math in 9th grade. There were a bunch of gaps that getting full credit for handing in assignments at Deal did not help the process.

Oh my gosh. This 1000%. Only do this if your kid does math in their spare time or you have time to get a textbook and teach them. My kids did the Deal math track (high As), went on to private high schools, had to repeat Algebra 2 (one kid) and geometry (second kid) and struggled to get Bs. Almost all the material was new to them, despite taking the Deal courses IN THE SAME SUBJECTS.
Buyer beware. Deal math is exceedingly weak.