If you have a HS freshman or sophmore

[Anonymous]

Who wants to go to a selective college, how worried are you about the impact of DL on their SAT performance, especially in math?

I have a freshman n MCPS, and was very disheartened to hear the Algebra 2 teacher say at BTSN, they will be learning a lot less this year, but there is nothing we can do about it. Within MCPS, courses can be adjusted going forward to account for the content that wasn’t covered. But for purposes of SATs and ACTs, kids doing DL for extended periods will definitely have less knowledge than those who are returning to in-person learning. I worry a lot about this for my kid. Am I the only one concerned? Am I thinking about this wrong?

[Anonymous]

Get on Khan academy, buy a textbook or do AOPS

[Anonymous]

A freshman is too young to be thinking about it for college sake.

[Anonymous]

Since math classes build this would be one area where I would consider some tutoring. Perhaps you could get a few friends together for a group tutoring session 1-2 hours a week. But also so not worry too much many many kids are affected by DL. This is not at all unique to MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A freshman is too young to be thinking about it for college sake.

DP. Not really.

[Anonymous]

SAT and ACT math is not that advanced. Have them do a practice test at the end of sophomore year (when they are almost done with pre-calc). Then you can start tutoring/test prep if you need it.

[Anonymous]

I have a sophomore. I think it's important to keep in your mind since I agree that most schools are not actually going to teach as much as in other years.

But I also have a kid in college and agree with other posters that the math isn't really "that hard" on the SAT/ACTs and those things are more of a skill to learning the test, not math you learned in school.

(also maybe the SAT/ACT will not be around that much),

In any event, my plan is to push my kid to get good grades and take interesting and challenging classes and he will worry about test prep next summer if it seems the testing is really going to still be around.

Don't worry too much about other kids going in person - most of the east coast high pressured schools are remote or a hybrid - everyone with your kids' class options is in mostly in the same place.

[Anonymous]

FWIW your kid has already covered the material needed. My DC is in multivar and is studying for the SAT -- it is all review of stuff he forgot from middle school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get on Khan academy, buy a textbook or do AOPS

I signed both my kids (7th grader and 9th grader) up for AOPS. They had to test in and both - despite being in the top math tracks and getting all As in their math classes - tested one "grade level" below in AOPS. Meaning - my freshman daughter who will be taking Alg. 2 this year, tested into Geometry and my 7th grader - who is taking Algebra 1 and was in AIM last year - tested into Pre-Algebra (although she did argue her way into Algebra 1).

I have no idea how much they missed in last year's curriculum. I have no idea how much won't be covered in this year's curriculum. I can't leave their math education to public schools this year. If you have means, seek an outside, supplemental course for math.

[Anonymous]

Our HS senior was already in C2 for SAT prep. He’s working his way through the assigned workbook.

We’ve taken him on what I call Ghost Tours of colleges - kind of a drive through and walk around to get a feel for the campus layout and surroundings.

[Anonymous]

I’m concerned about it.

In this pandemic, the high school kids have been left behind. Twice now, the SAT has been cancelled for my kid.

Honestly, I don’t know what to do about it.

I’m surprised more parents aren’t complaining.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW your kid has already covered the material needed. My DC is in multivar and is studying for the SAT -- it is all review of stuff he forgot from middle school.

Nice humble brag. Most kids are not in your kid’s shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SAT and ACT math is not that advanced. Have them do a practice test at the end of sophomore year (when they are almost done with pre-calc). Then you can start tutoring/test prep if you need it.

My kid will take pre-calc as a senior.

[Anonymous]

Private school or hire a tutor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m concerned about it.

In this pandemic, the high school kids have been left behind. Twice now, the SAT has been cancelled for my kid.

Honestly, I don’t know what to do about it.

I’m surprised more parents aren’t complaining.

I know, right? Parents love to complain and bitch and moan.