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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks to those who linked to the other thread.  Somehow I was oblivious to the entire thing which I suppose means that my child was not tested, and therefore has not been offered a place in "compacted 4/5 math."  I just heard from another parent recently that of the 4 4th grade classes, one will be accelerated and the rest will be "regular."

I am new to MCPS, and obviously behind the curve.  For some reason my DD's report card did not come in the mail, I had to chase it down and have it re-sent, and just received it.  She received an "I" in the 4th quarter of math (Geometry).  There is, of course, no explanation of this grade - I am clueless as to why - I review her papers that come home from school.

Being cynical, I am wondering if she got one "I" so that if I dare to ask how they selected which math class she should be in, I can be told she's not proficient in geometry (see, she received that "I" in the 4th quarter).

I also have never received any MSA scores for my daughter (these were referred to on the other thread).  I guess you need to request them?  Do I ask the principal for them?

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There was no separate test for compacted 4/5 math, so your being "oblivious" to the process didn't impact anything.  If your child had excelled in math, he/she would have been placed in that class.  The fact that your child got an "I" in math means that your child has no business being in accelerated/compacted math.  Let the teachers do their job.  Unfortunately, parents thinking that if they test the kid, or push the teacher, or complain to the principal, etc. that their kid will be accelerated has been the big problem in MCPS for years.  You can't make this happen for your child simply b/c you want it.  Your kid has to show that they are capable and ready for more challenge. [/quote]

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