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[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]

Because there is no option for advanced LA or social studies or science where the kids might be strong in and benefit from material going a bit deeper.

Kids who are strong in math but on grade level in other subjects can take advanced math, so they are less likely to be placed in AAP. Kids that are strong in other subjects but on grade level in math are placed in AAP because there are no other options. The issue is that the deep dives in the other subjects really are not that deep, LA is required to follow the same curriculum regardless of AAP or regular class, and the only area with any real acceleration is in math. The kids who are on grade level in math struggle with the accelerated math in AAP while the math kids who would benefit from it have to hope their school places then in advanced math. Even though most of those kids could handle the other subjects because they are not accelerated.

It's kind of stupid. [/quote]

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