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[quote=Anonymous]I am more concerned that my kid continues to like math and doesn’t rule out STEM careers than when they take algebra.

We chose to have DD (AAP) take algebra in 8th rather than 7th, even though she qualified to do it in 7th. With covid and reduced learning time etc, we just thought it was better. Her confidence has gone up a lot and honestly, it has been better for her not to be in math classes with the super accelerated kids. She always felt not smart in math, even though she did well. Many kids would already know everything being taught.

We do know a number of kids who took algebra in 7th. Some did great! But we also know more than a handful who either dropped to math 7 honors or who ended up with lower grades than they wanted.

I highly doubt colleges, even engineering colleges, are ruling out kids based on a class they were determined eligible to take in 7th grade. Let’s see some data to back that up. And even if schools like MIT are, I’m perfectly good with a level down, who cares. [/quote]

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