rumor about compact math true?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
"MCPS remains committed to ensuring that at least 80 percent of students are successful in Algebra 1 by Grade 8. Some students may need acceleration to Honors Geometry by Grade 8, or additional support toward Algebra 1 in Grade 9."

So the goal is to have 80% of MCPS students in Algebra I--a HS class, with final grades on the HS transcript--by Grade 8? Does anyone know how many (or what percentage) of students are currently in Algebra I or higher in Grade 8?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
"MCPS remains committed to ensuring that at least 80 percent of students are successful in Algebra 1 by Grade 8. Some students may need acceleration to Honors Geometry by Grade 8, or additional support toward Algebra 1 in Grade 9."

So the goal is to have 80% of MCPS students in Algebra I--a HS class, with final grades on the HS transcript--by Grade 8? Does anyone know how many (or what percentage) of students are currently in Algebra I or higher in Grade 8?

currently - don't know, but 4 years ago 80% of students DS MS (W cluster) were in Algebra 1 in Grade 8th or earlier. Doubt though this goal is reachable across the county.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think the previous system was subjective. Regardless of how kids are chosen or if everyone is given access I think the end results will be the same. There will be an gap.

LOL
Among DD's friends, one was not initially even tested because the teacher didn't think he was up to it. His parents appealed, and he was tested and got in. Another missed the cut off number, but the principal allowed her in anyway. Another was not allowed in, but outscored all the compacted math kids on the PARCC. Another didn't get selected at our school, moved to another part of the county, and was allowed in without retesting.
It is subjective.

Yep, my experience as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will it be the same at W schools? At my DD's ES, we really need the compact math instruction.

Actually just spit something out was laughing so hard. Thanks for bringing to life all the W school stereotypes.

No PP. W schools are treated differently just because.

[Anonymous]

Well that was a nice 3 year experiment. I hope they return the higher level math to all kids at the HGC. When my kids attended the HGC centers several years ago they were advanced in all subjects including math and science.

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W school kids get an Executive education

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Anonymous wrote:Well that was a nice 3 year experiment. I hope they return the higher level math to all kids at the HGC. When my kids attended the HGC centers several years ago they were advanced in all subjects including math and science.

There are a couple of kids at HGCs that really shouldn't be in advanced math. They are struggling. Not all kids are advanced in every subject, and considering HGC is mostly a language arts/humanities type program, it makes sense to track the advanced math separately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well that was a nice 3 year experiment. I hope they return the higher level math to all kids at the HGC. When my kids attended the HGC centers several years ago they were advanced in all subjects including math and science.

There are a couple of kids at HGCs that really shouldn't be in advanced math. They are struggling. Not all kids are advanced in every subject, and considering HGC is mostly a language arts/humanities type program, it makes sense to track the advanced math separately.

It's only been a Humanties program for a couple years. Three and 1/2 years ago it was a highly gifted for all subjects magnet. Quietly without any notice when MCPS added compact math they sort of renamed the HGC as humanities programs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
"MCPS remains committed to ensuring that at least 80 percent of students are successful in Algebra 1 by Grade 8. Some students may need acceleration to Honors Geometry by Grade 8, or additional support toward Algebra 1 in Grade 9."

So the goal is to have 80% of MCPS students in Algebra I--a HS class, with final grades on the HS transcript--by Grade 8? Does anyone know how many (or what percentage) of students are currently in Algebra I or higher in Grade 8?

I believe this was asked during the meeting and the guesstimate was 60% currently complete Alg. I before HS. It's definitely not uncommon, my not so math oriented DC took it in 7th as did plenty of others there were at least two geometry section in 8th.

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My DD is 5 years out of the HGC and we were told that it was really only humanities at that time. There was more advanced math everywhere at that point but the centers were no different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well that was a nice 3 year experiment. I hope they return the higher level math to all kids at the HGC. When my kids attended the HGC centers several years ago they were advanced in all subjects including math and science.

There are a couple of kids at HGCs that really shouldn't be in advanced math. They are struggling. Not all kids are advanced in every subject, and considering HGC is mostly a language arts/humanities type program, it makes sense to track the advanced math separately.

It's only been a Humanties program for a couple years. Three and 1/2 years ago it was a highly gifted for all subjects magnet. Quietly without any notice when MCPS added compact math they sort of renamed the HGC as humanities programs.

Yes, but again, not all "gifted" kids are great at math so they shouldn't just all be in advanced math without assessment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:W school kids get an Executive education

No, a magnate education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
It's only been a Humanties program for a couple years. Three and 1/2 years ago it was a highly gifted for all subjects magnet. Quietly without any notice when MCPS added compact math they sort of renamed the HGC as humanities programs.

Three and a half years ago the HGC had the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum. Whereas now, in contrast, the HGC has the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
It's only been a Humanties program for a couple years. Three and 1/2 years ago it was a highly gifted for all subjects magnet. Quietly without any notice when MCPS added compact math they sort of renamed the HGC as humanities programs.

Three and a half years ago the HGC had the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum. Whereas now, in contrast, the HGC has the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum.

My DC was in the program. It was different at our HGC.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
It's only been a Humanties program for a couple years. Three and 1/2 years ago it was a highly gifted for all subjects magnet. Quietly without any notice when MCPS added compact math they sort of renamed the HGC as humanities programs.

Three and a half years ago the HGC had the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum. Whereas now, in contrast, the HGC has the same math curriculum as MCPS and the same basic science curriculum.

My DC was in the program. It was different at our HGC.

Oh? Which math curriculum did your HGC use?