Taking math classes at the local college
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Anonymous
| My kid is in first grade and we are working through a calculus textbook at home. Math just comes to him. Would love for him to get a better foundation than I can provide. These college classes sound expensive though. What is the cost? |
Anonymous
Ok troll. The community college classes are free for dual enrollment. |
Anonymous
Which FCPS middle schools offer DE classes? |
Anonymous
Not a troll but thanks, I will look into dual enrollment. |
Anonymous
In our district, not FCPS, anyone can take dual enrollment tuition free classes including elementary and middle school. That’s how a lot of students take algebra early, because there’s no early tracking or gifted programs. Occasionally some hard working high school students complete their Associate of Arts degree in mathematics (equivalent of 2 years of college) while in high school. |
Anonymous
So students take algebra in a remedial class with teenagers who don't know how to add fractions, instead of using Khan Academy at their own pace in the comfort of their own home? |
Anonymous
For deep foundation, work through the Homotopy Type Theory book. I doubt you'll find a class, but there are places to discuss with other readers online. https://homotopytypetheory.org/book/ |
Anonymous
Students can take DE classes at their own pace and in the comfort of their house if they opt for the online version of the class. I suspect most also do Khan, AOPS, RSM etc, but you can’t get school credit for those while with DE you can. There are community college students that don’t know how to add fractions, and there are some that are smart, hardworking, and motivated. |
Anonymous
Please state what community college allows this. |
Anonymous
It’s in CA. |
Anonymous
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Acceleration in math is helpful for students who are gifted in math!
Getting your school to recognize the learning you have done is sometimes the hardest part. Maybe in VA at least their is hope for the public schools creating a pathway for students to accelerate their math education. |
Anonymous
| There |
Anonymous
I have seen claims like this before on DCUM and it blows my mind. I don't think this is actually possible, but I could be wrong! I don't know enough about giftedness. Can you elaborate on how your child has the knowledge and cognitive foundation for calculus at age 6/7? In terms of your q, if your child is that intelligent, not sure they need to go to college to learn anything. Stick with textbooks and tutors? Or see if DC can audit? There's also MOOCs, which could be a lot better than any inperson instruction where you are at the mercy of who ever gets assigned to teach the course (whereas MOOCs often have amazing teachers). DC must also be able to use a computer by now. |
Anonymous
The person claiming their son is doing calculus in first grade is an obvious troll. It’s actually sad they use their child as a character is their little charade. Taking calculus is one thing, showing mastery is another. If we go by being able to score a 5 on AP Calculus, it’s quite rare for middle schoolers, definitely less than 100 per US entire student population cohort. Earliest I’ve seen a student taking calculus and showing mastery is in 5th grade. This is another example here and it’s rare enough to make the news. https://www.wral.com/amp/17336707/ |
Anonymous
Kid is 6yo and uses computers. He was reading chapter books during K so we focused on math over the summer. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc. I’m not saying he has mastered anything but we are working through a calculus textbook now to keep him interested. I’m really confused what to do about school so I do appreciate the suggestions. I was initially considering college courses as an option a few years from now, but he also deserves a childhood and likes playing with kids his age. We are private people and don’t want any attention. |