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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I don't think there is any chance MCPS is going to keep compacted math with the same broad eligibility it currently has-- they are probably right that currently there are too many kids in it for whom it's not a good fit (and what they really need is just some real enrichment and challenge at the regular pace )

But assuming there are only 5-10% of kids who really need acceleration, that's only like 5-10ish kids per grade in most schools (less in some.)  Which is too small for cohorted classes.  I am guessing it is this reality that led them to this solution of cluster grouping.

If we want to fight against this, I think we need to come up with a feasible strategy for how to make math acceleration work for 5-10 kids per grade, one that is affordable in tight budget times.  What could that strategy be? [/quote]

MCPS wants to add elementary math specialists to all elementary schools starting the year after next, right?  If that goes ahead, could they spend half their time teaching the accelerated courses and the other half doing the coaching/support of other teachers that they're supposed to be there for?  [/quote]

There is no regulation or curriculum for the specialist to instruct accelerated materials, and the result is also hard to be evaluated or monitored, so this is really a case-by-case experience that depends heavily on the teacher. How to make this process standardized and trackable/accountable? And once you allow this to happen, the statistics of demographic composition will reveal inequity. Then CO will shut it down. [/quote]

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