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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Given that about 75-80 % of white and asian kids take Algebra I by 8th grade, you might want to think about whether you want your kid to do Math 8 in 8th grade.

Your child should definitely NOT take Alg I Hons next year.  So the only question is whether he should do MAth 8 or Alg. I.

If your kid is doing well in Math 7, then he is prepared for Alg. I.

We left the choice of math classes for 7th and 8th grade up to our kid.  I felt that it was important for him to have the choice and if it was too easy or too hard, he would have ownership of the decision and learn from that choice.

There isn't a truly "wrong" answer -- but there is information that one can consider (regarding future math classes, peer group in the math class your kid chooses, etc.) that might tip the scale in one direction or the other.[/quote]

The truth is that 50% of the white kids and 35% of the Asian kids do not belong in Algebra I in the 8th grade.  The teacher has to dilute the curriculum down to the dumbest common denominator.  So while your Honors/AAP darling is on record for taking Algebra I, they are realistically taking Math 8-plus or Algebra I Lite.  Don't believe it?  Check SAT scores.  Math scores continue to decline as enrollment in Honors and AP courses increases.  It'sall smoke and mirrors, people.[/quote]

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