Summer School -- WTF MCPS????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

Oh, that’s hilarious. My kid competes in these competitions. I can guarantee you that not a single kid who competes in AMC does so based on knowledge gleaned from MCPS Math classes.

Every single kid who competes in Math gets enrichment from outside MCPS.

MCPS Math is abysmal. Truly. Parents who have kids who enjoy math have to seek out alternatives or else our kids love of math would be extinguished complexity thanks to MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

Oh, that’s hilarious. My kid competes in these competitions. I can guarantee you that not a single kid who competes in AMC does so based on knowledge gleaned from MCPS Math classes.

Every single kid who competes in Math gets enrichment from outside MCPS.

MCPS Math is abysmal. Truly. Parents who have kids who enjoy math have to seek out alternatives or else our kids love of math would be extinguished complexity thanks to MCPS.

My kid was on the Math Team and we didn't do any outside supplementation. I think she had an ipad math game that was like Wild Kratts or something in Elementary School. I'm not saying that the instruction has been perfect all along, but I don't think it's been terrible. I will say that the math competitions are very different than what is taught in class, but the kids who do the club competitions practice those type of problems during their club meetings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

I would love for you to talk to my magnet kid. She has only one B, and has a very high level of extracurricular involvement but is convinced she won't get into anyplace other than UMdCP based on what she saw happen in the last couple of years to her friends applying. Everyone she knows who got into Ivies either was a recruited athlete, a legacy, or was on the School Board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

I would love for you to talk to my magnet kid. She has only one B, and has a very high level of extracurricular involvement but is convinced she won't get into anyplace other than UMdCP based on what she saw happen in the last couple of years to her friends applying. Everyone she knows who got into Ivies either was a recruited athlete, a legacy, or was on the School Board.

It's tough to distinguish oneself these days when 90% have straight A's

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

Oh, that’s hilarious. My kid competes in these competitions. I can guarantee you that not a single kid who competes in AMC does so based on knowledge gleaned from MCPS Math classes.

Every single kid who competes in Math gets enrichment from outside MCPS.

MCPS Math is abysmal. Truly. Parents who have kids who enjoy math have to seek out alternatives or else our kids love of math would be extinguished complexity thanks to MCPS.

Lol and then parents whine math is too complex and complicated for their kids… “why can’t they just learn the way we did…waaaah” just realize MoCo parents are insufferable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

Oh, that’s hilarious. My kid competes in these competitions. I can guarantee you that not a single kid who competes in AMC does so based on knowledge gleaned from MCPS Math classes.

Every single kid who competes in Math gets enrichment from outside MCPS.

MCPS Math is abysmal. Truly. Parents who have kids who enjoy math have to seek out alternatives or else our kids love of math would be extinguished complexity thanks to MCPS.

In my old hood in Moco there were more Math cram schools than 35 mile an hour speed signs or traffic red light cameras. How long have your kids been out of MCPS. It’s not 1989 anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

I would love for you to talk to my magnet kid. She has only one B, and has a very high level of extracurricular involvement but is convinced she won't get into anyplace other than UMdCP based on what she saw happen in the last couple of years to her friends applying. Everyone she knows who got into Ivies either was a recruited athlete, a legacy, or was on the School Board.

DP. Your kid isn’t totally wrong. This past couple of years the ivy college admission rates for non hooked students is abysmal. Throw in students that are minorities and first generation college students and chances are slim!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

No, the reason is because of a high density of educated parents who value math achievements
+ the second paragraph in the post you quoted. Having a physical AoPS Academy location certainly helps

Does that applies for other jurisdictions too or just MCPS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No Math in MCPS is taught properly and the objective is never for the kids to "learn" its for them to pass through the classes as quickly as possible with the umost A grades.

This. Math in MCPS is almost universally bad. MCPS wants to just pass the kids along to the next level.

If you want your kid to actual learn Math, you will have to look elsewhere.

BS. Is that the reason why MCPS has so many AMC, math Olympiads?

Oh, that’s hilarious. My kid competes in these competitions. I can guarantee you that not a single kid who competes in AMC does so based on knowledge gleaned from MCPS Math classes.

Every single kid who competes in Math gets enrichment from outside MCPS.

MCPS Math is abysmal. Truly. Parents who have kids who enjoy math have to seek out alternatives or else our kids love of math would be extinguished complexity thanks to MCPS.

Well my kid competes and never did any outside enrichment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

I would love for you to talk to my magnet kid. She has only one B, and has a very high level of extracurricular involvement but is convinced she won't get into anyplace other than UMdCP based on what she saw happen in the last couple of years to her friends applying. Everyone she knows who got into Ivies either was a recruited athlete, a legacy, or was on the School Board.

It's tough to distinguish oneself these days when 90% have straight A's

Except that statement is laughably incorrect. I guess that’s like the same DCUM planet where everyone has an HHI of $350k plus. It’s unbelievable the level of entitlement and blindness to the rest of community on this website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

OP's child's attitude towards this class and OP's request for a teacher who will rekindle the spark of learning seems to indicate that she has bigger problems to deal with than getting into an Ivy.

Plus, didn't OP originally say that her child failed the math class during the school year. I don't think her kid got high Bs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is he retaking it with those high grades?

He received a B and clearly knew the material.

I feel truly sorry for your child. You need to get a grip on reality.

DP. I personally wouldn’t let or make my child retake a class if there original grade was a B. But,To play devils advocate here, colleges are very competitive these days and every B hurts a child’s chances to get into the IVY’s. Maybe this B really effects the child’s chances?

Not if it is just one or two Bs on the transcript. My DC in a magnet program had 3 Bs on their transcript. Still got accepted to 3 ivies in 2020. They had such high overall academic strengths and high level of extracurricular involvement that a few Bs along the way didn't matter.

Another way to think about it is that if all you have going for you is your GPA, you aren't getting into Ivies anyway.

I would love for you to talk to my magnet kid. She has only one B, and has a very high level of extracurricular involvement but is convinced she won't get into anyplace other than UMdCP based on what she saw happen in the last couple of years to her friends applying. Everyone she knows who got into Ivies either was a recruited athlete, a legacy, or was on the School Board.

Where are you posting from? No one here calls it UMdCP! And only one student at a time sits on the school board and we all call him or her the SMOB.

Anyway, your alleged MCPS kid would be lucky to get into UMD. Many magnet students with one B do not. UMD would rather get an out of state kid.