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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Definitely agree with the observation that the 4th grade math class in ES has long lasting effects in courses selection in MS and HS

After having 2 kids in ES/MS in MCPS, i finally recognized that whether the kids can get in Math 4/5 in 4th grade is so important. It means the 3rd grade MAP-M test in winter and spring are extremely important.

And no one will tell you that cascading effects!

[quote=Anonymous]If I'm reading it right, we got a 226. Grade level was 209. He was put in 7th grade math for 6th grade.

What bugs me, and they don't tell you this in elementary school when they track people for math, is that the science path they put you in in 9th grade depends on your math class. I realize that they need a certain amount of math for some of the science, but it affects what your cohort will be, and what classes you take to fulfill the science requirement.[/quote][/quote]

It's true that kids should take classes at their level, and that they can take precalculus and calculus in college and still be an engineer. But Wheaton's engineering  magnet starts Algebra 2 in 9th grade. They say you can do geometry over the summer, but that's if you get accepted in the first place. Your math class affects when you take biology and who your classmates are.

I don't think we should force feed our kids, but yes, be aware of what those 3rd grade scores mean. Work with kids on homework to make sure they're really getting it, not just getting by. A little enrichment outside class is okay as long as we're not trying to create a math genius, just making sure our kids are reasonably working to their potential.[/quote]

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