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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP. It is ridiculous. Most of the kids have a weak understanding of Algebra as a result. It's rushed, almost always badly done, and largely has to do with parental bragging.[/quote]

If that is true*, it's more of a reflection of the sub-par teaching and math curriculum from K-6.  In some other countries, it's pretty standard for everyone to take Algebra in 7th.

*It's not true.  Some person keeps claiming that the kids who are accelerated more perform worse in subsequent math classes, but this person has no evidence.  At least in LCPS, the kids taking Algebra in 6th outperform the other kids in all math classes.  [/quote]

In specifically what countries is it standard for EVERYONE to take Algebra in 7th?[/quote]

Russia, for one.  It's standard in grade 7 for kids to do integrated Algebra and Geometry.  
https://www.emis.de/data/projects/reference-levels/EMS_RUSSIA.pdf

Poland also teaches Algebra earlier than the US.  [/quote]

NP.  Do Russia and Poland also have students take Calculus in 11th grade and Multivar or another college level class as a senior?  [/quote]

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