Algebra 1 in high school

[Anonymous]

Does MCPS offer Algebra 1 in high school? If not, what’s the pathway for kids that take 8th grade math?

[Anonymous]

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/siteassets/schools/high-schools/k-q/poolesvillehs/uploadedfiles/departments/math/mathpathways.pdf


This is from Poolesville HS, but this pathway should be available at most MCPS high schools.

[Anonymous]

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

All MCPS schools offer Algebra I in high school. It is basically remedial math.

[Anonymous]

This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

A lot has changed now. It’s a stem world!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

How old are your kids? You're in for a shock. No one except community-college-bound students take Algebra 1 in high school these days. To get into a good engineering program, kids need at least AP Calc BC, if not multivariable calculus. My son's friend last year got into Dartmouth and had taken a year of Calculus 3 at UMD in 12th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

How old are your kids? You're in for a shock. No one except community-college-bound students take Algebra 1 in high school these days. To get into a good engineering program, kids need at least AP Calc BC, if not multivariable calculus. My son's friend last year got into Dartmouth and had taken a year of Calculus 3 at UMD in 12th grade.

Yes, I'm aware. I have a senior who was admitted to a selective engineering program and two younger ones who are on track to take BC. Just curious when this changed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

A lot has changed now. It’s a stem world!

Sure. But like I said, I graduated from a top engineering program. It was a STEM world for me back then, but calc in high school wasn't the norm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so crazy. I took Algebra I as a freshman (as most did), never hit calculus, and was still admitted to and graduated from a top engineering program. When did this change?

It’s not everyone’s kid. Mine will be in Algebra 1 next year. He’s not a math person. Recommended for honors in everything else but not that.

I sure hope it’s remedial! He needs it.

Not everyone can or should be an engineer.

[Anonymous]

My DD is taking Algebra 1 Honors in 7th grade at FCPS. Many of her classmates will have taken it before entering HS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All MCPS schools offer Algebra I in high school. It is basically remedial math.

It is not remedial math.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All MCPS schools offer Algebra I in high school. It is basically remedial math.

It is not remedial math.

Doing Algebra I in 8th grade is considered on-level for MCPS. At many (most) MCPS schools the advanced kids will come into HS taking Algebra II in 9th (or even higher for a small percentage). While the content for 9th grade Algebra I is not remedial, the reality is, most of the students who are taking it are considered "behind" and not the best students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All MCPS schools offer Algebra I in high school. It is basically remedial math.

It is not remedial math.

Doing Algebra I in 8th grade is considered on-level for MCPS. At many (most) MCPS schools the advanced kids will come into HS taking Algebra II in 9th (or even higher for a small percentage). While the content for 9th grade Algebra I is not remedial, the reality is, most of the students who are taking it are considered "behind" and not the best students.

They could be "the best students" in areas like writing, languages, fine and performing arts, or media, and rather than being "behind" be prioritizing what matters for them and _their_ careers. "The best" students don't all go into STEM, nor should they.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All MCPS schools offer Algebra I in high school. It is basically remedial math.

This is a rude and uncalled for comment. There is no need for you to pass judgement on this question.