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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]OP here... thank you for you input. I have a much better idea of what to expect now.

I hope I'm wrong but FFX AAP seems to be simply offering the curriculum at an accelerated rate. I wonder if that is going to foster the kind of growth these kids have the potential to achieve.[/quote]

I disagree.

As a writer you need to know the alphabet and words in order to read and write creatively.

As a mathematician you know the rules (theorems) before you can solve any problems.

You cannot skip, avoid jump over, ignore these steps.

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I didn't explain myself very well. I know you have to know the rules. I meant that once you know them spending time memorizing them and proving you know them a million times over with worksheet after worksheet gets boring. Many advanced learners who get to AAP by studying a lot truly thrive in an environment where rote memorization is encouraged. But often truly gifted kids (the ones with exceptional ability, not necessarily achievement) get bored with that and sometimes pull back because they aren't stimulated enough to put forth much effort.[/quote]

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