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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VMPI-for-vdoe-website.pdf

Algebra was gone. “The VMPI initiative imagines math instruction for students that [b]integrates existing
 math content into blended courses for students typically in grades 8-10.[/b]
● The [b]content[/b] from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is not being eliminated by VMPI, but rather the [b]content of these courses will be blended into a seamless progression of connected learning.[/b] This encourages students to connect mathematical concepts and develop a much deeper and more relevant understanding of each concept within its context and relevance.

Under VMPI, you would no longer see a class called Algebra (among others).

https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/VMPI-for-vdoe-website.pdf

The content was blended in and classes were blended together. No choices were offered until late high school. [/quote]

So if all students were taking the blended class in 8th grade (at the latest), then all students were starting algebra 1 in 8th (at the latest) - which is actually [u]earlier[/u] the current baseline path, which is algebra 1 in 9th.

When did VDOE tell parents that "no choices were offered until late HS"? And that was "essentially happening"? 
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It was NOT algebra in 8th. It was essentially math 8 in 8th, filled with a bunch of 8th graders lumped together regardless Of math ability. FCPS held numerous sessions about the program and how it was happening and why it was a great thing. I’m sorry you’re so confused and stuck on the non issue of something that isn’t occurring (for this particular VMPI program.  Had you been involved in any way a few years ago, you’d understand exactly what was proposed would occur. [/quote]

So, it sounds like essentials math 8 starts all kids with algebra 1 concepts in 8th grade, blended with geometry. Which is earlier than the current baseline.

When did FCPS hold sessions about it?

And when did VDOE tell parents that "no choices were offered until late HS"? And that was "essentially happening"? 
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