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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Assuming a test smart and organized student has the option to take Algebra as a 7th grader and Geometry as an 8th grader, and would not have any problems academically and grade-wise (assuming they'll get A's in both), what are the reasons to do this as opposed to taking Algebra in 8th and Geometry in 9th?

If they don't have any particular interest in Math beyond Calculus, why not just track to take Calculus as a senior, as opposed as a junior?

Trying to understand why this would be a benefit - is there access to higher level courses in high school, or a college admissions bump?

Also, if someone does end up taking Calculus as a junior, then as a senior does not take Multivariable Calculus but instead statistics, would this hurt their college applications?  And is Multivariable Calculus hard or a pain, or no big deal for this cohort of students - is it worth avoiding or not a big deal?[/quote]
Look at the prerequisite graph of the program of study at your high school.

Many courses have Algebra 2 as a prerequisite. Thus, the sooner your child has completed this course, the sooner they can take many subsequent courses in other STEM disciplines. [/quote]

Total nonissue unless you are at a science magnet.

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