AIM 6th Grade Math - Can you catch-up over summer if not in compacted math?

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Anonymous wrote:What are his MAP scores? At our MS there are definitely kids that get moved to AIM that were not in compacted math.

Just be aware that you are putting him on a track to take Calculus in 11th grade. Despite this being a common track, this is generally a mistake for most kids.

I agree with having some caution in taking the advanced track. Our DC has ADHD and enjoyed math when they were in elementary. Their MAP scores have fluctuated alot over they years - sometimes doing very well, and other times not so well. They were put on the advanced math track and did really well until they hit Algebra. Since they are in the honors/advanced class the pace is quick and there is very little time to explain the concepts before moving on. In the past they looked at Math as something they loved, but now we are realizing we should have paid more attention to the fluctuating MAP scores and stepped down a level in math. Even though teachers keep saying they are fine, the love for math has disappeared. I'm not saying this will be your kiddo, but for us I wish we had chosen the mid track.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are his MAP scores? At our MS there are definitely kids that get moved to AIM that were not in compacted math.

Just be aware that you are putting him on a track to take Calculus in 11th grade. Despite this being a common track, this is generally a mistake for most kids.

I agree with having some caution in taking the advanced track. Our DC has ADHD and enjoyed math when they were in elementary. Their MAP scores have fluctuated alot over they years - sometimes doing very well, and other times not so well. They were put on the advanced math track and did really well until they hit Algebra. Since they are in the honors/advanced class the pace is quick and there is very little time to explain the concepts before moving on. In the past they looked at Math as something they loved, but now we are realizing we should have paid more attention to the fluctuating MAP scores and stepped down a level in math. Even though teachers keep saying they are fine, the love for math has disappeared. I'm not saying this will be your kiddo, but for us I wish we had chosen the mid track.

And my ADHD kids thinks Math is one of the easiest and most satisfying classes in HS. Also, Math teaching quality goes way up in HS because they're specialists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are his MAP scores? At our MS there are definitely kids that get moved to AIM that were not in compacted math.

Just be aware that you are putting him on a track to take Calculus in 11th grade. Despite this being a common track, this is generally a mistake for most kids.

I agree with having some caution in taking the advanced track. Our DC has ADHD and enjoyed math when they were in elementary. Their MAP scores have fluctuated alot over they years - sometimes doing very well, and other times not so well. They were put on the advanced math track and did really well until they hit Algebra. Since they are in the honors/advanced class the pace is quick and there is very little time to explain the concepts before moving on. In the past they looked at Math as something they loved, but now we are realizing we should have paid more attention to the fluctuating MAP scores and stepped down a level in math. Even though teachers keep saying they are fine, the love for math has disappeared. I'm not saying this will be your kiddo, but for us I wish we had chosen the mid track.

And my ADHD kids thinks Math is one of the easiest and most satisfying classes in HS. Also, Math teaching quality goes way up in HS because they're specialists.

I am happy to hear your ADHD kids love their math classes. Ours struggles with working memory and multistep problems, which is why math has become harder for them as they get into the higher levels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What are his MAP scores? At our MS there are definitely kids that get moved to AIM that were not in compacted math.

Just be aware that you are putting him on a track to take Calculus in 11th grade. Despite this being a common track, this is generally a mistake for most kids.

I agree with having some caution in taking the advanced track. Our DC has ADHD and enjoyed math when they were in elementary. Their MAP scores have fluctuated alot over they years - sometimes doing very well, and other times not so well. They were put on the advanced math track and did really well until they hit Algebra. Since they are in the honors/advanced class the pace is quick and there is very little time to explain the concepts before moving on. In the past they looked at Math as something they loved, but now we are realizing we should have paid more attention to the fluctuating MAP scores and stepped down a level in math. Even though teachers keep saying they are fine, the love for math has disappeared. I'm not saying this will be your kiddo, but for us I wish we had chosen the mid track.

Same exact situation here w my ADHD kid. MAP goes from like 85 to 95 depending. I had him repeat algebra this year. Last year was a mess and now off the advanced track. I feel this was a good choice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are his MAP scores? At our MS there are definitely kids that get moved to AIM that were not in compacted math.

Just be aware that you are putting him on a track to take Calculus in 11th grade. Despite this being a common track, this is generally a mistake for most kids.

What is wrong with Calculus in 11th grade?

[Anonymous]

I think you should enroll him in AoPS prealgebra now and try to complete it before next year. If he can, he’ll probably be fine moving into AIM, which is not as difficult as AoPS. I have supplemented my 2e ADHD with AoPS (starting with BA) since second grade, and he’s developed a strong frustration tolerance for difficult problems through it. It is more rigorous than anything he sees at school, and it has forced him to develop some executing functioning skills in order to get through multi step word problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should enroll him in AoPS prealgebra now and try to complete it before next year. If he can, he’ll probably be fine moving into AIM, which is not as difficult as AoPS. I have supplemented my 2e ADHD with AoPS (starting with BA) since second grade, and he’s developed a strong frustration tolerance for difficult problems through it. It is more rigorous than anything he sees at school, and it has forced him to develop some executing functioning skills in order to get through multi step word problems.

Its a good idea to supplement but many kids go into AIM just fine without it.

[Anonymous]

The schools may be offering some classes - the summer program isn't up yet.

There is also Montgomery College Summer Classes/Camps: Yang Academy does Math Camps:
https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/workforce-development-continuing-education/youth/summer-youth-brochure.pdf

The Pre-Algebra class would be a good one to take to refresh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Talk to parents of high school seniors applying to colleges: there is absolutely no reason to rush your child through a math program. None whatsoever.

+1 signed college math professor