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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In FCPS, around 10% take Algebra 1 in 7th, around 40 kids take it in 6th, and around 1-3 kids take it before 6th. Those numbers seem appropriate. FCPS already strongly gatekeeps the paths leading to Algebra before 7th. There isn’t a problem with math acceleration in FCPS. They’re pretty spot on. [/quote] FCPS is terrible. There are lots of kids demonstrating strong geometry and algebra 2 skills at Mathcounts while being stuck in lower classes at school. [/quote] PP here. FCPS is a bit too rigid with who they’re willing to test in the first place. But for the most part, there aren’t that many kids stuck in 7th grade Algebra who would have been better suited for 6th grade. I wish they had better tests and stronger metrics. If a kid has mastered all of the materials in pre algebra, they should be allowed to move up to algebra, if the parents deem it appropriate, no matter the age of the kid. [/quote]
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