AAP vs. MS Honors - what's the difference?

[Anonymous]

Specifically for math? My kid is in 6th grade AAP and struggling with math. Is 7th grade honors math a little less intense than 7th grade AAP math?

[Anonymous]

The problem for your student is both classes are on track for the student to take Calc BC senior year. Is that what you want? Look, and work backwards. A 6th grader struggling with math is not a strong math student.

[Anonymous]

My kid isn't bad at math. I think the problem is that last year, the 5th grade AAP teacher was out almost all year, and they had a temp sub. The sub did the best she could, but the situation wasn't ideal for prepping for 6th grade AAP/7th grade curriculum. So back to my original question... What's the difference between 7th grade honors math and 7th grade AAP math?

[Anonymous]

They are the same. I have a 7th grade honors student, who is taking honors 7th math ( which is 8th grade math), and the class is a mix of aap kids who didn't want to skip to algebra, Gen Ed kids who skipped 7th grade math to take honors, and 8th graders who presumably chose this year to make the switch to honors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They are the same. I have a 7th grade honors student, who is taking honors 7th math ( which is 8th grade math), and the class is a mix of aap kids who didn't want to skip to algebra, Gen Ed kids who skipped 7th grade math to take honors, and 8th graders who presumably chose this year to make the switch to honors

Thank you! This makes sense. I was confused about why they would have separate 7th grade honors and 7th grade AAP. Sounds like they don't.

[Anonymous]

There is no AAP math. Math class is basically open enrollment for whatever level the kid qualifies for. The only actual segregated AAP classes are Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

[Anonymous]

I thought there isn't 7th grade AAP math? I thought there was 7th, 7th H, and Algebra. Am I wrong?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought there isn't 7th grade AAP math? I thought there was 7th, 7th H, and Algebra. Am I wrong?

It's confusing. This page shows Math Honors 7-8 AND AAP 3-8 like they are separate tracks.

https://www.fcps.edu/middle-school-advanced-academic-programs-aap

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that there is general 7th grade math, 7th grade honors (which is 8th grade curriculum), and Algebra 1 (which they have to test into or be recommended for). Is that correct?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Specifically for math? My kid is in 6th grade AAP and struggling with math. Is 7th grade honors math a little less intense than 7th grade AAP math?

There is no AAP Math in MS, there is regular math, honors math, Algebra and Geometry.

You can enroll inn M7H and drop to M7 if needed.

[Anonymous]

In practice, M7H at center schools is often faster paced or has less review than the same class at a local school due to the former having fewer strugglers and a better prepared student population.

Also why didn't you supplement during 5th? As a parent you are ultimately responsible for making sure your kid is learning what they need to learn

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In practice, M7H at center schools is often faster paced or has less review than the same class at a local school due to the former having fewer strugglers and a better prepared student population.

Also why didn't you supplement during 5th? As a parent you are ultimately responsible for making sure your kid is learning what they need to learn

I did supplement. I did the best I could.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In practice, M7H at center schools is often faster paced or has less review than the same class at a local school due to the former having fewer strugglers and a better prepared student population.

Also why didn't you supplement during 5th? As a parent you are ultimately responsible for making sure your kid is learning what they need to learn

OP here...Also thumbs all the way to you. You're worse than a troll who doesn't know what they are talking about. You didn't answer the question just inserted information that isn't relevant. Other people were helpful...why did you even comment? This question has been answered! And how do you know I didn't supplement in 5th grade? I absolutely did supplement. Boooooo. All the way down the street for you. Gosh you are the worst kind of person.

Thank you to everyone who contributed in a meaningful way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In practice, M7H at center schools is often faster paced or has less review than the same class at a local school due to the former having fewer strugglers and a better prepared student population.

Also why didn't you supplement during 5th? As a parent you are ultimately responsible for making sure your kid is learning what they need to learn

Parents should be able to count on the school curriculum covering he material needed for advancement. If a kids grades are good and their test results are good, you would think that they were prepared for the next class.

There are a good number of kids in AAP in ES that are not ready for advanced math but are placed there because there is no advanced LA path. They do ok in the class but are not really strong math students. It can catch up in later grades, we read about it from teachers in MS.

OP, you might want to find a tutor or go to a place like Mathnasium to shore up areas that your child is struggling with. There are some gaps but those can be closed with some additional attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In practice, M7H at center schools is often faster paced or has less review than the same class at a local school due to the former having fewer strugglers and a better prepared student population.

Also why didn't you supplement during 5th? As a parent you are ultimately responsible for making sure your kid is learning what they need to learn

OP here...Also thumbs all the way to you. You're worse than a troll who doesn't know what they are talking about. You didn't answer the question just inserted information that isn't relevant. Other people were helpful...why did you even comment? This question has been answered! And how do you know I didn't supplement in 5th grade? I absolutely did supplement. Boooooo. All the way down the street for you. Gosh you are the worst kind of person.

Thank you to everyone who contributed in a meaningful way!

No-one has explained this to you yet, but it's important for you to know that the teachers place the kids into the 7th grade math class that is appropriate for them. If your child is really struggling in 6th grade AAP math, they may put him in regular 7th grade math instead of math honors. A child has to test into Algebra, and it sounds like he won't.