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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]More project based learning. The math is a full grade advanced. Kids are overall more interested in learning so the teacher can move at a faster pace.[/quote]

So they literally start with fourth grade math in third? That would be fine with me but was not expecting it.

Any examples of what you mean by project-based learning? Is it defined by the curriculum or does it vary by teacher? Also curious about how much independence they get relative to regular class. [/quote]

There's been much discussion about math slowing down a bit starting with this year's 3rd grade cohort.  At our center, per teachers and what we see coming home, they're completing 3rd and roughly 1/2 of 4th grade math.  In 4th they'll finish through 5th grade math.  6th in 5th.

Other subjects are less explicit in their increased depth, but just comparing what our kid is doing/learning with friends at the base school/other GE programs they're covering a lot more depth.  And there is a *ton* more writing.
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Thanks. I'm guessing this all varies by school or was there a general change to slow down math?

Are there still a lot of worksheets?[/quote]

If you search on here there are several large threads discussing the apparent slow down in math across the district - and it's supposed basis in equity or the program called E3 math.  I didn't have a kid in the program before, so I don't have a frame of reference.  I will say that my kid is enthusiastic about staying at the center, but because they're now only "half bored" not "completely bored.". So, it's an improvement,  but don't expect a world of difference.

There are still worksheets, but they're significantly more challenging and involved a lot more critical thinking, not just repetition. Also, at least at our school, there's a lot more opportunity for kids to choose what they're doing during rotations. For example, my kid hasn't really done any ST Math or Lexia this year because, while they're an option, they're not required. 
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