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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this Algebra II intensified class really a problem for most 9th graders? Only at Yorktown or systemwide? My rising 9th has been very comfortable in advanced math so far in APS (intensified Algebra 1 and Geometry). She’s had relatively easy As, no tutors, etc.    Should she be concerned about this class? [/quote]

We're at W-L. My DS is a math whiz and had no problem with it but had several friends who'd done fine in MS Intensified Alg 1 and geo who had to drop it.  My DD easily got As in the intensified MS classes but could not handle it and dropped down to regular Alg 2. It is very fast paced and if you miss anything, whether that's just from not grasping the concept immediately or being out sick, you aren't going to get any help from the teacher. We considered getting her a tutor to catch up but she was already working with a tutor for French and doing an EC that took a lot of time and she didn't want to add one more thing.

The regular Alg 2 class was super easy, she said kids regularly just went for a walk around the school during class when their work was done. She could definitely handle a more challenging class but not the breakneck speed of that Intensified class. I don't know why they have to do it that way unless they are intentionally trying to kick kids off the top math track. [/quote]

Does sound like they could find a better balance. Thanks for posting. [/quote]

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