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[quote=Anonymous]The real issue here is that with the new curriculum they've dramatically narrowed the math options in middle school. Prior to 2.0, 6th graders could take 6th g math, 7th g math, IM (not the same IM course as taught this year), or Algebra. Now, I'm pretty sure that it is just 6th grade math or the new IM course (though there may be some exceptions allowed to take Algebra and some who take a below gl class). There is no home for those wanting or needing an in-between option, such as the OP's kid who is a strong student but doesn't love math or those like my kid, who had always had high math scores but wasn't in compacted. We discussed w/ counselors the opposite problem of OP -- scores showed he could do well in IM, but he would have entered without being exposed to curriculum his peers had.

Despite anti-tracking rhetoric, kids are tracked in math starting in 4th grade.

That said, I'm not 100 percent positive that OP's kid couldn't take 7th grade math in 6th. Guess the concern would be that under the current articulation plan, kids who take this class are likely the ones who wouldn't be ready to handle IM in 7th/Algebra in 8th, which is now the "regular" track.

In addition to talking to the middle school counselor, I also reached out to the math department head at the middle school for advice before making a decision for my kid. While the course options are limited, this person may be able to offer some guidance. [/quote]

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