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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Algebra 1, actual Algebra - not sure what MCPS was doing- is an very important foundational course for later math and science. Students need to address the missing concepts and lack of mastery. How to do this is less clear.

How can parents have any confidence that the repeat Algebra 1 will be better? Repeating a failed process often produces the same results. I worry that MCPS doesn't understand this. I also worry that MCPS doesn't know what they missed. They have not been forth coming in what was not covered in Algebra 1 that should have been covered. They have not been forthcoming in explaining which concepts were poorly covered by the new curriculum. How can parents trust them?[/quote]

This.  We have found the math teaching in middle school to be pretty mediocre and sometimes even bad.  I wouldn't trust MCPS to fix this.  I would teach/re-teach the concepts myself or hire a tutor.  One important starting point is to email the school counselor (because teachers are away in the summer) and ask to make an appointment to see the Algebra 1 Sem. B final, so you know what the kid is missing.  You have a right to see the score and your child's test (complete with test booklet and right answers) under FERPA.

I wouldn't put my child a year behind on the math track due to MCPS's screw up.  Taking math later and later only means your child is in a class that is more disruptive and has fewer basic math skills.

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