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[quote=Anonymous]I've been researching schools with that in mind (only DC and MD) and have discovered (I was surprised) that most private and parish schools customarily offer Algebra I in 8th or even pre-Algebra in 8th. A couple of private schools will let a 7th grader take Algebra I with 8th graders but what then? I was dismayed. Most luck with schools thru 12th so kid can keep progressing. The private school folks keep harping that it is because they want the kids to have a solid math foundation - and I agree - but if math is a strong point for your child you don't want them repeating the same stuff. And, it may not always be a strong point - some kids may not do well in Geometry but did fine in Algebra. The thought is that Algebra success is a determining factor of success in higher math and that younger kids are not developmentally ready for Algebra. I think you ought to place child in the right fit like anything else concerning schools; but tough to find.[/quote]
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