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[quote=Anonymous]The last two posters confirm that I think it’s better to have a stronger foundation and do Intensified Algebra I in 8th for most kids.  Math builds from year to year.

Struggling for a low B implies to me that there is not a solid foundation and if you aren’t putting the grade on the transcript that says something.

My kid struggled for a high B (2 As and 2 B’s).  I am not putting him in Intensified Geometry in 8th.  I don’t think he does well with the faster pace of the Intensified Math, the primarily video instruction/learn on your own that was his instruction this year.  So where does that leave us, repeating Intensified Algebra I in 8th instead of pushing ahead to Intensified Geometry? I don’t want a stressed out middle schooler.  There’s enough time for that in HS.  No wonder so many kids have anxiety and mental issues.

It was his first B ever, so- yes- he’s learning he will need to work for grades - but I’m not putting anything below an A from middle school on a high school transcript.  [/quote]

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