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I suspect that the Algebra in 8th grade requirement is two-fold.

1) Placate the NAACP by making it easier for smart Black kids who are found at ES a bit later and don't have the money for enrichment have a better chance of attending TJ.
2) Decrease the math acceleration rat race to remove pressure from some kids because everyone has noticed the increased mental health concerns of MS and HS kids. [/quote]

The algebra requirement did not change between the admissions processes.  Only previously it was very rare to be accepted with algebra 1 in 8th grade, and now it is not.[/quote]
Previously, there were fewer than a dozen algebra 1 students, and half of them left TJ during or at the end of freshman year. Now, there are about 120 kids being admitted with Algebra 1 Honors in 8th grade. There are now two teams being formed at TJ: a minor league of 120 kids starting with Algebra 1, and a major league of 430 kids starting with Geometry and beyond. The minor league begins with Math 1 and progresses towards the minimum requirement of Calc AB if they don't transfer back to their base school. A good number of these 430 kids are selected without a math evaluation of their Geometry/Algebra skills, but based on a simple essay. As a result, they struggle a lot just to earn a B or C starting with the Math 3, 4, and 5 precalculus courses.[/quote]

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