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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can she actually do the math at the higher level?
Will she need additional support to get through the higher level math?
Is she currently performing at an expected grade level?

I'd also consider the bigger picture.  Even if she's overall a happy kid who can re-group when necessarily, math is just one part of a long day.  So would the higher math be too much of a drain for her in the context of the day/week?

If you really feel confident in her abilities, there's no reason not to approach the teachers about the higher level math class.  Maybe ask that she do it on a trial basis.[/quote]

OP here. Thanks. She performs above grade level, probably well above, but you are right, maybe it would be a drain. Maybe it's good for her to have a confidence boost? When she gets anxious she does need more attention so that could be an issue, though she has supports. I guess conference time would be a good time to discuss it with the teacher because by then she'll be settled in and the teacher will have more of an idea of what she can handle?

It's so hard to know what to do. I want her to be happy at school and I don't want to ever push her too hard. At the same time, she has tremendous potential in her areas of strength and I think she needs the bar held high in those areas, but maybe not too high?[/quote]

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