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I’m seeing algebra in middle school per the chart not 9th? Am I looking at the wrong information?[/quote]

Yes, algebra is in k-7 in the chart here.

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/mathematics/vmpi/index.shtml#goal[/quote]

But FCPS currently indicates that kids as early as 5th are "learning Algebra."  They have units on variables and algebraic thinking.  I assume the K-7 Algebra is the same as the "Algebra" being taught in 5th and 6th grade math classes.   I doubt they're getting a full, comprehensive Algebra class.  It looks more like they're carving up the high school Algebra and Geometry, and then sprinkling them across 8th-10th grade without a solid, dedicated course.

It also doesn't look like there's any opportunity for kids to take Trig until at least 11th grade.

This entire pathway will be disastrous for any kids who move into or out of VA while in 7th-10th, since none of the courses would align with the way math is being taught everywhere else.  
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