MS Acceleration Question

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Thankyou for the information. my DD also loves maths and consistently scores higher on Maths close to that range in 5th grade. We are worried because MCPS does not seems to have a plan for enrichment in MS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is your child coming from private? Is that why you say he's "done" with pre-algebra or are you supplementing outside of school?

If you are coming from private you could consider not doing AIM but I wouldn't recommend it because it's such a foundational class.

Also, only a few schools will even entertain your question. Most will tell you it's a requirement.

All topics covered in AIM are already done in 5th grade. Principal did not convince us that it is not a repeat of what DC already knows or what will DC learn new in addition to what is already done. But refuses to assign Algebra 1.
This is getting to a point that highly abled students are going to be left behind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child did compacted math in CES and is in AIM this year. He enjoys the class and is not bored, but has a great teacher. Other than review in first few weeks, the material is not a repeat of compacted math.

They changed the curriculum for math last year though. So you may be thinking about previous compacted curriculum in 5th

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

These posters make me so nauseated. You are enriching with your private money and then you complain he's bored because he is so far ahead? Get a a grip. Stop enriching then. What is the point?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

I know of no school that does not have AIM. All middle schools last time I checked have AIM. I call troll. Name your school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

These posters make me so nauseated. You are enriching with your private money and then you complain he's bored because he is so far ahead? Get a a grip. Stop enriching then. What is the point?

I actually specifically said I'm not too worried about him (except about being bored in school.) I think it sucks for people who don't have the money for extra enrichment. We pay for it because I believe in helping him reach his potential.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

What is RSM?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

These posters make me so nauseated. You are enriching with your private money and then you complain he's bored because he is so far ahead? Get a a grip. Stop enriching then. What is the point?

Yeah.. you keep watching sports and movies while these kids push themselves ahead in their life. Stop discouraging others from building a bright future for their kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

These posters make me so nauseated. You are enriching with your private money and then you complain he's bored because he is so far ahead? Get a a grip. Stop enriching then. What is the point?

I actually specifically said I'm not too worried about him (except about being bored in school.) I think it sucks for people who don't have the money for extra enrichment. We pay for it because I believe in helping him reach his potential.

well said!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

What is RSM?

It's an enrichment program https://www.russianschool.com/ (don't be fooled by the name, it's not in Russian or for Russians, just based on the Russian curriculum - a blend of Russian and American actually.) I find it better than American-style because they go into more depth and introduce concepts earlier, letting kids kinda grow with them. For example, my kids were introduced to very basic equations in 1st grade. They didn't fully "get them" then, but my 5th grader is now very facile with them, despite not having had "algebra" yet. I find that in the American system, they actually do very little until Algebra, then kinda rush through everything until Calculus, whereas IME it's helpful to start early with the more complicated concepts and built on them over time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The experience and the outcome depends on the kid...
Our DC is very good at math. this year he is in 6th grade and is finishing Algebra 1. He found the class fun and interesting. Most of his friends were 7th graders from that class. This is one class were he felt most like himself. He got a solid A. For context... He has always had very high MAP-M scores. This the spring he got over 280.

Our MS simply said that 6th graders can only be in AMP6+ or AMP7+, even though my (current) 5th grader's last MAP-M score was 266.

This is the problem we are having too. But AIM is the only option for highly abled students who going to be bored in the class room. I am worried that DC is going to refuse to go to school if they do not provide sufficient challenge.

I should clarify, they did recommend my son for AMP7+, I was just surprised at the no AIM option, since I thought AIM also had some other enrichment. He does RSM as well, so I'm not too concerned about it, though it's a bit unfortunate that there are fewer options available in public school.

What is RSM?

It's an enrichment program https://www.russianschool.com/ (don't be fooled by the name, it's not in Russian or for Russians, just based on the Russian curriculum - a blend of Russian and American actually.) I find it better than American-style because they go into more depth and introduce concepts earlier, letting kids kinda grow with them. For example, my kids were introduced to very basic equations in 1st grade. They didn't fully "get them" then, but my 5th grader is now very facile with them, despite not having had "algebra" yet. I find that in the American system, they actually do very little until Algebra, then kinda rush through everything until Calculus, whereas IME it's helpful to start early with the more complicated concepts and built on them over time.

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[Anonymous]

Thank goodness some MCPS schools still allow acceleration. There's been a movement away from it in recent years.
DD is a 6th grader who has found Algebra 1 easy and boring. There is NO WAY she could have sat placidly through AIM.

Acceleration is for families who have no other option. We didn't ask to have the kids we have. When you have a kid like that, you agree to busing in 8th grade to the high school and scrounging around for post-calculus classes in high school, just because the kid won't agree to anything else!

[Anonymous]

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