new TJ admissions exam for next year - any info?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP you joke but my 8th graders peers have already designed things,built computers, built higher processing chips, started businesses online,patented things. It's not all the kids at TJ but the top 10-20 percent are BRILLIANT. Beyond normal comprehension.

I've no doubt a miniscule cohort of kids have done these things. The problem around here won't be the kids, but the NOVA parents who will all be convinced that their kids could be in this tiny group if they just push them a little. Let the gaming begin!

I agree. We already see parents wanting their 6th graders to take Algebra at the middle school. Next it will be 5th graders taking Algebra and 6th graders taking Geometry so 7th graders could attend TJ. So 2nd graders will need to display pre-Algebra skills around the time of the CogAT administration. Your 1st grader doesn't know all of his multiplication tables yet? Oh well, he's doomed to never attend TJ.

[Anonymous]

Um, you really aren't educated about FFX AAP are you? Many kids do take Algebra and Geometry in middle school. Most rather successfully. Some are a bit above their heads but many have straight As in Honors level HS courses. Without pushing other than making the classes available. If you child isn't in this cohort perhaps you don't believe it's possible - but it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um, you really aren't educated about FFX AAP are you? Many kids do take Algebra and Geometry in middle school.

Dear heart, my AAP 7th grader is taking Algebra. And he was not at the forefront of his cohort as several of his friends already took Algebra last year (in 6th grade). Thanks for your concern.

The point of my post is that parents will be pushing for Algebra even earlier -- as in 5th grade.

[Anonymous]

I doubt that as this math structure has been going on for several years without incident. Only a handful of kids take algebra in 6th grade and none of the ones we know were pushed there by their parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep but guess what - best TJ candidates have both skills. And many others. True intelligence isn't 1D.

Some do, others don't. I would say it's difficult and dangerous to make such generalizations. Not guessing Einstein was big on the EQ.

What is fair to say is that parents and teachers seem to like the kids that have both -- easier to package neatly for college admission.

[Anonymous]

I would hope parent would like their kid regardless of their EQ... or IQ for that matter.

[Anonymous]

Dear heart, my AAP 7th grader is taking Algebra. And he was not at the forefront of his cohort as several of his friends already took Algebra last year (in 6th grade). Thanks for your concern.

The point of my post is that parents will be pushing for Algebra even earlier -- as in 5th grade.

My child and another took Algebra in 5th. Both made AMC AIME in 6th grade. But so what? Don't worry about other kids or my kid, worry about your kid and have confidence in your plans and training. It's very simple. A few kids are ready for Algebra in 5th grade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP you joke but my 8th graders peers have already designed things,built computers, built higher processing chips, started businesses online,patented things. It's not all the kids at TJ but the top 10-20 percent are BRILLIANT. Beyond normal comprehension.

I've no doubt a miniscule cohort of kids have done these things. The problem around here won't be the kids, but the NOVA parents who will all be convinced that their kids could be in this tiny group if they just push them a little. Let the gaming begin!

Also, many times kids who have achieved "extraordinary" things at early ages have parents or family friends who are in the particular business or profession in which the accomplishments lie. Other kids may be equally intelligent but lack the right connections to make certain kinds of accomplishments possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP you joke but my 8th graders peers have already designed things,built computers, built higher processing chips, started businesses online,patented things. It's not all the kids at TJ but the top 10-20 percent are BRILLIANT. Beyond normal comprehension.

I've no doubt a miniscule cohort of kids have done these things. The problem around here won't be the kids, but the NOVA parents who will all be convinced that their kids could be in this tiny group if they just push them a little. Let the gaming begin!

Also, many times kids who have achieved "extraordinary" things at early ages have parents or family friends who are in the particular business or profession in which the accomplishments lie. Other kids may be equally intelligent but lack the right connections to make certain kinds of accomplishments possible.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Dear heart, my AAP 7th grader is taking Algebra. And he was not at the forefront of his cohort as several of his friends already took Algebra last year (in 6th grade). Thanks for your concern.

The point of my post is that parents will be pushing for Algebra even earlier -- as in 5th grade.

My child and another took Algebra in 5th. Both made AMC AIME in 6th grade. But so what? Don't worry about other kids or my kid, worry about your kid and have confidence in your plans and training. It's very simple. A few kids are ready for Algebra in 5th grade.

You lost me at have confidence in your plans and training....another gaming parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Dear heart, my AAP 7th grader is taking Algebra. And he was not at the forefront of his cohort as several of his friends already took Algebra last year (in 6th grade). Thanks for your concern.

The point of my post is that parents will be pushing for Algebra even earlier -- as in 5th grade.

My child and another took Algebra in 5th. Both made AMC AIME in 6th grade. But so what? Don't worry about other kids or my kid, worry about your kid and have confidence in your plans and training. It's very simple. A few kids are ready for Algebra in 5th grade.

You lost me at have confidence in your plans and training....another gaming parent.

+10000

[Anonymous]

You lost me at have confidence in your plans and training....another gaming parent.

This is not a gaming parent but one who knows the meaning of parenting the young. Not all parents are confident, have plans, or no how to parent. This is not a surprise.

What is the role of a parent?

To teach, mentor, train, guide, nurture and nourish their young.

Only fools and idiots think otherwise.

This is no game or boating accident.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

You lost me at have confidence in your plans and training....another gaming parent.

This is not a gaming parent but one who knows the meaning of parenting the young. Not all parents are confident, have plans, or no how to parent. This is not a surprise.

What is the role of a parent?

To teach, mentor, train, guide, nurture and nourish their young.

Only fools and idiots think otherwise.

This is no game or boating accident.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

You lost me at have confidence in your plans and training....another gaming parent.

Too much Starbucks and silicone for many here. There is a real need to seek help and guidance from the animal kingdom to understand the role of parents in mentoring their young. To fail to do so assures your kids will be the game or threat!

[Anonymous]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The two time divorcee whining baby has struck a cord.