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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But VMPI would have accelerated the masses. The standard algebra/geometry/algebra 2 track was 9/10/11 grade, possibly 9/10/12 if you took AFDA during 11th as a bridge. The proposed sequence is mixed A1/G/A2 in 8/9/10. For a lot of kids, that’s accelerating them 1-2 years.

As a math teacher, I agree that taking calculus as a sophomore is a race to nowhere for a lot of kids. For some though, it’s not terrible. So what if you repeat it in college? You have a foundation to build on. What IS terrible is forcing everyone to have algebra in 8th grade. It’s going to result in massive failures, because you’re taking away prealgebra from the very kids that desperately need another year to process the idea of abstract math.[/quote]

Not only was VMPI a recipe for failure for many disadvantaged students, it sought to close the educational gap by eliminating high level math for the top students.

Yes, we need to address many problems in public math education.  But VMPI was the wrong approach, and it would have made the situation worse.[/quote]

DP. You seem to be misguided on what is really at fault for your vehemence.  VMPI in and of itself was a review of the curriculum which is required by state law.  You just didn't like the DRAFT proposals.  Can't comment on your opinion of the final proposal because the VMPI process didn't get to its final proposals.[/quote]

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