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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Basis does not start algebra in grade 5! They do placement testing and the highest you can get placed in grade 5 is prealgebra![/quote] There are a number of kids in Algebra I, but like all of their LEAP programs, you have to explicitly request testing for it. They aren't trying to rush everyone through, but some kids are actually ready. Their parents know who they are. DS is now in Algebra II in 6th. He is getting A's, but we're still worried that it is too fast. In the long run, solid skills are far more important than speed, and we aren't convinced that Basis can provide 4 years of quality post-Calculus math. Statistics should be a second math class in a year, not a primary class -- the content is just not university-quality for STEM majors (though it is great for non-STEM majors).[/quote]
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