VA math changes - ways to speak out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the changes are great. But I am concerned that it will not foster equity and fundamental fairness if competitive state colleges still favor those who have taken the most "advanced" classes.

I want the most competitive colleges to have the most competitive students, so that’s fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another person posted that they got a response they were looking to push algebra to 8th grade.

I think it was Ellis who said they didn't want to stress kids out by testing them in 5th grade for an accelerated class.

I'm actually ok with pushing Algebra to 8th. What concerns me is that if you delve deep into the current program of studies as printed, my current 4th grader will not be able to take Algebra until 9th. When my current 7th grader took it in 7th (and got straight A's) that's a problem.

I heard back from Ian, Atoosa, and Ellis.

Agreed. Current 4th graders(now 5th as or Tuesday) will likely not be given any advancement because the Math 8 will be billed as algebra.
Harris Mahedavi asked the right questions in the April school board meeting, but got lied to by the staff who switched it to a discussion of pre-algebra and foundations of algebra classes.

[Anonymous]

Recall of 6 members is getting petitions. They are closing in on their targets for at least two of them.