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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.[/quote]

Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.   [/quote]

In their other schools, BASIS has a great track record for AP calculus and other testing. Like I said there is only a handful of kids taking the highest track to be on schedule for calculus in 8th grade which BASIS has done successfully at their other schools. All students are given diagnostics to place them appropriately into the right level of math and are re-assessed frequently. Most of the students are on track for Algebra 1 in 7th grade and will not take calculus in 8th grade. But at the least the option exists for advanced learners. They also have the Leap program for other disciplines such as science, language arts, etc.[/quote]

[b]I'd be very curious to see how those students do in the long run.  I know FCPS is reconsidering pushing so many kids into 7th grade algebra because they feel they may not be ready.  I can't imagine mor than 1 kid a year who could really handle Calculus BC in 8th grade.[/quote][/b]

And this is why American students can't compete with Finland, Korea, and Poland...low expectations.  [/quote]

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