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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Look at what they would take in 12th and count backwards. Do you really want them in a class *beyond* Calculus? Beyond Calculus in 12th, is that necessary? .. just for bragging rights in 7th grade.[/quote]

The OP doesn't seem to be worried about bragging rights. There are kids who are good at math and enjoy it. Algebra in 7th grade fits them just fine because of their skill and interest. Stop projecting your feelings on things to other people.

OP: What does your child think? If math is not their strength or love and they scored high enough on the IAAT and SOL to be allowed into Algebra in 7th grade, then they are better at math then you are giving them credit for. That said, it is fine for the child to take Math 7 H instead of Algebra. But at this stage, you should talk to your child about their interests. Algebra 1 is a high school class and it is important for the rest of high school math. [/quote]

Thank you everyone. OP here.  NO, not trying to brag here.   It was an honest question. DC is not good with time management and organization, and Math is not an easy subject for the child.  In the subjects of her strength, DC can be many years ahead of her age.  But math is something that does not come naturally for the child.  That is why I'm wondering if DC should go for Algebra 1 if as this point.   [/quote]

If your child is being considered for Algebra in 7th grade, she is ahead of the average 6th grader by 2 years. Not being an ass but just pointing out that she is ahead of her peers. It is harder to see that when kids are in Advanced Math or AAP and surrounded by other kids in the same boat. Not all of those kids are going to be in Algebra 1 in 7th either.

I still say talk to her and she what she wants to do. It sounds like she is capable of it but might not be interested in the class. And that is fine. 7th Grade Honors will be challenging and she will be just fine taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade. 
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