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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree with the 2 PPs.  Your child will fit one of these profiles:
A.  Consistently scores in the 99th percentile in quantitative tests.  Is bored out of their mind in AAP math.  Loves math and wants to do more.

B. Similar to B in aptitude, but doesn't really love math.

C.  Is only scoring in the 99th percentile due to outside enrichment and prep classes.  Is only not challenged in AAP math because they've already learned the material in outside classes.

D.  Is not as strong in math standardized tests.  Is comfortable and adequately challenged in their AAP math class.

If your child fits A, they'll likely thrive in 6th grade Algebra and onward.  If your child fits D, they're unlikely to be offered 6th grade Algebra.

The tricky part is when your child fits B or C. 
If your child fits B, they'll be fine with 6th grade Algebra, but will not be thrilled with having to take several years of post-AP calc classes.  You should discuss the requirements with your kid before accelerating them too much.

For C, some kids will do fine and enjoy the challenge.  Others will get overwhelmed and struggle.  You need to know your own kid and be ready and willing to drop back if the kid is struggling.  [/quote]
A B kid will have to take the same number of math classes whether they accelerate or not. It's not a reason to limit them to algebra 1 in 8th or 7th[/quote]

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