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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I couldn't follow all the digressions in this thread.  But speaking about why people are more obsessed with HGC, has anyone mentioned that the current state of MCPS with their 2.0 curriculum could possibly be the culprit? [b] I don't ever remember this being such an issue when my son was in MCPS elementary school[/b]...he is in 9th grade now (private school).  Perhaps parents are so dissatisfied with the current state of affairs and more are hoping to get into the HGC program...hence all the discussion.[/quote]

You might not remember it, but in fact it was just as much an issue (on DCUM, that is) before Curriculum 2.0.[/quote]

I agree, my kids were pre 2.0 and the MCPS developed curriculum was awful then as well.  I wish MCPS would get out of the business of developing curriculum, use curriculum that has been prepared by SUBJECT matter experts, tested (on someone other than our kids) and proven successful.

I also think that flexible ability grouping (not tracking) would help a lot.  It would mean each child would get full attention at his/her level.

Finally, I think parents would feel better if they had more feedback.  Homework checked for accuracy not just completeness, tests that aren't treated like state secrets, and meaningful grades on the report card I think would help.  My kids are old enough they actually had teacher comments on their report cards and that's where I was best able to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Even if you implemented all of these measures, I'm sure there would still be some kids who needed more, but I think the demand would decrease significantly.[/quote]

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