Is 8th grade pre-algebra or algebra?

[Anonymous]

OP here, I just reviewed some materials from my child's middle school and it sounds like they are pushing anyone that has an A or B in regular math 7 to Algebra. So this year, they are skipping pre-Algebra for everyone except people who have a C or lower in regular Math 7.

[Anonymous]

OP, your child could always try for algebra in 8th. And if they don't do well, they can scrub it on their GPA, and retake in 9th grade. So that way, at least math in 9th will be less stressful with the transition of high school, and more of a review course.

[Anonymous]

PP here--I meant to add, they may surprise you and do quite well. At least you have the option of a tutor to help as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, your child could always try for algebra in 8th. And if they don't do well, they can scrub it on their GPA, and retake in 9th grade. So that way, at least math in 9th will be less stressful with the transition of high school, and more of a review course.

OP here, yes, based on the guidance from the school, my kid who has an A in math 7 is going to take Algebra next year.

[Anonymous]

What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

Probably has something to do with the algebra push in 6th.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

Then don’t have your child take it in 8th grade then. You have a choice in all of this. Nobody forces you to do so.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

Then don’t have your child take it in 8th grade then. You have a choice in all of this. Nobody forces you to do so.

Some schools are no longer offering math 7/math 8 (prealgebra) except to special education students or unique cases. It’s wild. Central office (jk it’s Reid, only Reid) are pushing principals hard to have everyone in algebra in 8th. If your middle schools are still offering prealgebra to all, thank your principal for standing up to it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

Then don’t have your child take it in 8th grade then. You have a choice in all of this. Nobody forces you to do so.

Some schools are no longer offering math 7/math 8 (prealgebra) except to special education students or unique cases. It’s wild. Central office (jk it’s Reid, only Reid) are pushing principals hard to have everyone in algebra in 8th. If your middle schools are still offering prealgebra to all, thank your principal for standing up to it.

This. Carson is no longer offering math 8 for next year. This is horribly unfair to kids currently in math 7 who will be unprepared for Algebra.

[Anonymous]

I would push back on the no 8th grade math hard. I would email the Counselor and the Principal and say that your child is not ready for Algebra, you want him to take M8 next year and not Algebra and ask what they are going to do for him. I fully expect that there will be a M8 at Carson next yer, they don’t want to advertise it because of Reid’s insane “Everyone needs Algebra by 8th grade” thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if a kid has like an 80 in math 7? Will they be told to take algebra next year?

As a family, you have a right to have your child take take Algebra 1 upon successful completion of Math 7 (not failing), regardless of what the school says. Your child’s school only makes recommendations. You are the ultimate decision maker.

There are some families that don’t want Algebra in 8th. Why is this being pushed??

Probably has something to do with the algebra push in 6th.

+1

Parents keep pushing for more and more acceleration. This is the outcome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would push back on the no 8th grade math hard. I would email the Counselor and the Principal and say that your child is not ready for Algebra, you want him to take M8 next year and not Algebra and ask what they are going to do for him. I fully expect that there will be a M8 at Carson next yer, they don’t want to advertise it because of Reid’s insane “Everyone needs Algebra by 8th grade” thing.

The interesting thing is that “PreAlgebra” is still listed in the course catalogue for school year 26-27 and it says Grade 7,8. Yet it was mysteriously left off the course selection sheet.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I would push back on the no 8th grade math hard. I would email the Counselor and the Principal and say that your child is not ready for Algebra, you want him to take M8 next year and not Algebra and ask what they are going to do for him. I fully expect that there will be a M8 at Carson next yer, they don’t want to advertise it because of Reid’s insane “Everyone needs Algebra by 8th grade” thing.

The interesting thing is that “PreAlgebra” is still listed in the course catalogue for school year 26-27 and it says Grade 7,8. Yet it was mysteriously left off the course selection sheet.

So it is there, email the Counselor and CC thePrincipal saying you want the prealgebra class. Hand write it in on the course selection sheet.