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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here, say "push" because that's the feeling I get from the school due to DC's test scores.

14:34, thank you for your answer. Is it possible to take Algebra 1 in 8th and still get to AP Calc BC as a Sr?  [/quote]

Check with your school but it should be possible. I post whenever I see these types of questions because I teach high school math. There are a lot of good answers already. Algebra in 7th is appropriate for some children and pushed for others. There is nothing wrong with taking it in 8th or 9th. We have several sections of Algebra in the high school and students take it for all different reasons. I have taught very bright students in 9th grade Algebra who have gone on to take honors Geometry in 10th grade. It's unusual but not everyone taking Algebra in 9th is considered remedial.

Does your child enjoy math? Is it possible they may want to go into a math or science field?  It's impossible to know in 7th grade but if your answer is a definite no then there is no reason to take Algebra in 7th. Unless my own children have a strong desire to do this I would encourage them to take Algebra in 8th grade.  Any Calculus course in high school is still very advanced and I care more about a solid math foundation. [/quote]

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