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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My rising GT Math 6th grader is doing Math 6.

We did not like the accelerated “intensified Algebra I”in 7th and “intensified Geometry” in 8th for our older child because it moved very quickly and though she tests very high in math she shuts down when concepts aren’t broken down and she doesn’t get something immediately. She had zero problems with HS computer science and robotics 7th/8th - but math went too fast, particularly without a tutor like most classmates had that were basically teaching the kids concepts for tests that teacher did not thoroughly teach in the classroom.  She also doesn’t plan to do Calculus BC Junior year and multivariable Calculus Senior year.  No plans to go beyond regular Calc in HS (will take Senior year) since interests are well-rounded and plays sports and loves liberal arts too.[/quote]

Hi PP, can you say more about what the pathway looks like in HS in this case? From Intensified Geometry in 8th do you take Algebra 2 in 9th (instead of Alg 2 / Trig)? The HS pathways document looks a little different now too. [/quote]

With geometry done in 8th and aiming for a slower path to calculus senior year, I believe the pathway would be

9 - Algebra II
10 - Algebra III (formerly Math Analysis-Trig)
11 - Pre Calculus
12 - Calculus AB[/quote]

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