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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your child took Alg I in 6th grade, what did high school look like for them as far as math tracks? [/quote]

In MCPS can take classes like: Analysis 2, AP Statistics, Sports Statistics, Logic, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math, and Complex Analysis after Calc BC.[/quote]

The only problem there is Algebra is only offered in MCPS to 6th graders who

1) Went to a wealthy Potomac ES that offers AIM in 5th grade
2) Goes to a wealthy Potomac MS that allows students with &gt;250 MAP-M to take it in 6th

Most ES or MS don't have this allow this. DC, who went to a regular ES and even the magnet MS had 250 MAP-M at age 8 and 290s in 6th did not have that option. My point is it has more to do with which school you attend than your child's mathematical aptitude. [/quote]

Aren’t you bored posting the same thing in every algebra thread on dcum?

What you are saying it’s not true, it’s not clear what test your child took, what’s the school policy etc. a lot of times parents use one datapoint to demand placement as if it’s an mandatory outcome. If your child is a true 290 on the MAP 6+ in 6th grade they’d be in the 99% of 12th graders and they would be tested on prealgebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry and precalculus questions. Trust me that there would be no reason for your child to take Algebra 1 at that point. Most likely the child is bright, but nonetheless took MAP 2-5 that only tests arithmetic and not prealgebra, and is not a good indicator or algebra readiness. The school probably looked at more data points and coupled with the fact that likely you’re a pain to deal with decided not to accommodate your request because they assessed that it wouldn’t be in the interest of your child’s education.

They’re no public school that can educate the type of student you describe, only viable option is homeschooling. It just sounds like you have an axe to grind or making excuses.
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The child scored 250 at age 8 at the beginning of 3rd on the MAP-M for grades 3-5 and 290 on MAP-M for grades 6-8 at age 11. The child went on to place in the top 3 in several statewide math contests and qualified for AIME in 7th. Unfortunately, Algebra is a graduation requirement and you can't skip it despite the higher test scores. I mostly regret that being at a lower-income school deprived them of the same opportunities that are available to many others with less ability.[/quote]

So why didn’t you move them to a better school?[/quote]

I think the point is they shouldn't have to. An issue that comes with TJ is how there are fewer kids who took Algebra 2 in 8th grade now that selection is less concentrated in a few wealthy schools. Acceleration is used as a golden ticket to these elite opportunities, but it isn't always available at all schools. A child could be a true prodigy but if they don't happen to live in the boundary of a school with these options they're out of luck. [/quote]

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