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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Yes the numbers are only for kids that took Algebra after middle school so they are kids that were never strong in math to start with..combined with the fact that numerically the test is irrelevant to kids that did well.[/quote]

This is how 2.0 is supposed to close the gap.

The students who are good at math will no longer be able to accelerate in large numbers. Their scores will be co-mingled with students who do not do well in math. This will raise the overall scores and let MCPS claim success which is just plain wrong. The students doing poorly in math will receive no additional help, they will simply be hidden by the others. [/quote]

For the truly gifted math student, it's too bad that there will be less avenues to progress.  But I have to admit, slowing down my child's math acceleration around the 6th grade was the absolute best thing that happened.  My child is now taking honor math courses and "gets it" and has done exceptionally well on all finals and the HSA.  No more struggling, which really helped my child increase self-esteem with regard to math abilities. We also had peer issues with being viewed as one of the "remedial math kids", even though my child was learning grade level math.  I can't tell you how many parents have shared the same story about their child.  I can't tell you how many families I know who are secretly hiring tutors just to get their kid to stay ahead.  It's nuts, and it's harmful for the kid on so many levels.  That said, I realize it is extremely difficult to strike a balance, and I hope that the truly gifted find ways to remain engaged and stimulated.[/quote]

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