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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sure, I know my DC. But if neither parents have math/science background, is there a way to determine if DC's math level is sufficient to be successful at TJ? There is plenty discussion here about how TJ kids struggle with mental stress, lack of sleep, play constant catch-up trying to get out of Cs & Ds, etc. If DC is not ready to do regular (not honors/advanced) TJ math with ease, it doesnt make sense to put them through the stress and convince them it's ok to be at the bottom of the class.  [/quote]

Go to a Kumon center and ask them to give DC a placement test in math.  Those used to be no cost, but even if there is a modest cost, have DC take that test, and learn where Kumon thinks the student’s math skills really are.  That will NOT be a perfect measure, but it would be a reasonably objective metric without any “grade inflation”.  (Kumon will teach students at very high math levels, including more advanced Calculus.). Then decide for yourself if TJ is a good fit.

Regardless, please understand that many TJ students (and other FCPS students doing well in math) have had years and years of outside math supplementing [b](from AoPS, Kumon, Mathnasium, or RSM)[/b] to get them prepped for TJ.  It is common for this to start by 3rd or 4th grade, and some kids start earlier than that.  [b]Supplementing for years is not required, and is not what FCPS wants to hear, but it sure does help.[/b][/quote]
Yep, here comes the Aops/RMS.. booster. I see a pattern similar to other posts; a sockpuppet poster sets up the question then they swoops in and recommends Aops/RMS/etc afterschool math enrichment classes. [/quote]

Oh, it's far far worst than that!
There is a huge cabal of enrichment teachers, students, and parents, all promoting the evils of math enrichment!

All dedicated to one cause: to convince you that studying math beyond the core average curriculum will help you succeed in your education and career!

So devious! [/quote]

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