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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am wondering how many top 3 (5/6 will do, too) private school students put off Algebra 1 until 9th grade. MY DC will not be taking it in 8th next year, and though I know this is for the best, I am concerned about how this will effect DC going forward. School has assured me that although the cohort in 8th not taking algebra is small, the one taking Algebra 1 in 9th expands. Also, how detrimental to DC's college prospects will it be to not have a strong math course behind them? DC does well in all other areas (A-s and B+s) and I think will do better in math by not being pushed too far ahead (DC is very young for grade, along with minor processing and working memory issues). Really I am just looking for some positive experiences and outcomes for those who are similar. I know this is not the greatest of circumstances, and it is stressing me out a bit, so some positive feedback would be much appreciated![/quote]

On a side note, the top students in private schools don't take algebra until 8th grade?

In fcps the most advance kids take algebra in 6th and the top take it in 7th. Average, run of the mill bright kids take it in 8th and the remainder in 9th.

Is it typical for private kids not to accelerate math?[/quote]

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