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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No one is holding advanced kids back. The reason for the change is that too many kids were failing advanced math/required extensive tutoring or enrichment to keep up. This change to 3rd and 4th gets them to where they need to be in 6th and 7th without too many children falling behind.[/quote]

Why are there kids who aren't strong in math in a program that accelerates math?  Sounds like the wrong kids are getting into the program....[/quote]

Yup. This is the crux of the problem with AAP. They let too many kids in and the vast majority of them are not actually advanced enough to deal with the curriculum. FCPS really needs to go back to a true gifted and talented program.[/quote]

This was our experience. We had one kid really strong in math in AAP and one kid who kept up with the curriculum just fine (did not need remedial help at school or anything more than occasional parent help at home - no tutoriting). However both kids reported the math specialist coming in and working with other kids in class who were falling behind. Not just a kid or two, but groups of kids.

Now admittedly I'd guess that some of this was the gaps from online school during Covid. Not sure it's still an issue.[/quote]

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