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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another observation - the lower you aim, the lower the results you get.

Like the poster above, I'm also a proud product of the former Soviet Union's public schools. What was normal math to us is considered an extraordinary achievement by American public school standards. Why? The kids in Moscow were no smarter than the DC kids I know. The schools had far less money and resources.  And parents spent far less time checking kids' homeworks and talking to teachers. So why the gap? Simple - far more was required of us by the system.  Lowering expectations is not going to improve performance, it's going to lower the bar for everyone. [/quote]
Privet  :mrgreen:
As yet another product of f USSR system, I woiul disagree with both of you.
Math curriccullum was harsh, and I don't think every kid should take pre-calc in high school, for some kids it's just waste of time.
What I like about MCPS system is opportunity to get education somewhat customized for student's need.
Now, new curriculum 2.0 just kills that option for so many kids  :evil: [/quote]

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