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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You will get many answers, but these are a few practical issues I have noticed, now that my son is in 7th grade.

He had the same 25 or so students in his class every year.  A few were principal placed, so those kids changed.

Also, there was not additional differentiation or levels in math.  Now that he is taking algebra in 7th, he has learned that some kids from the 2 center schools nearby, took algebra in 6th and are taking geometry in 7th.  Maybe he could have been pushed further?

You also get to stay at your base school with level 4, with neighbors and siblings.

I have also learned that center schools tend to start later.[/quote]

[b]Our Center school starts at the same time as our Base school.  Center school is very overcrowded.  Did not see any difference in the pace or challenge in either classroom (DD tried both).  Not sure what is the rush for kids to take Algebra in 6th grade - they are already skipping 3rd grade and 8th grade math.  Would like to see how these kids end up doing in college math...[/quote][/b]

+100  My son's high school math teacher told me she has been appalled at how many kids come into her advanced math classes not understanding the fundamentals.  Unless you have a math genius on your hands, take care with the acceleration.  At most high schools a child who takes Algebra in 6th grade will run out of math classes before senior year.  Really, I don't get the hurry.  [/quote]

Totally agree.  In fact, I'm perfectly fine with my child taking Algebra in 8th grade.  He isn't a STEM-type and is far more interested the Humanities.  There simply is no need for him to rush through math.[/quote]

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