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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Behind in what way? [b]There is quite a bit of research showing the disadvantages of pushing kids ahead in math when they aren't ready for it[/b]. I have two in private and one in public. Our oldest is taking Algebra I in 9th, and she is doing well. She was not ready for it in 8th grade, and would have ultimately fallen behind. This way she has a solid foundation for upper level math courses. Our DS is in 6th in MoCo MS and is taking IM, which pushes him into Algebra next year and Honors Geometry in 8th. I'm not convinced this is the best path, especially because Algebra I is taken for HS credit. But he is thriving, and would be bored taking a lower level class. They will get to the same place eventually, just differently. My 6th grader may or may not opt for higher level math classes in HS, but he and his sister will have the basically the same options. [/quote] Can be said for most things besides math! [/quote]
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