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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really don't understand why in the traditional feeder schools at a minimum geometry should be required in 8th grade: then you at least are looking at the top math students from those schools.

If it needs to be algebra 1 in other schools that is fine, but just fixing the math requirement at some schools will help ensure the right kids are picked. Or give extra points for higher math or something.[/quote]

Why are you assuming that the students who are the most advanced in math are necessarily the best? The two aren't one and the same.[/quote]

Sorry, but I'm assuming that any Carson or Longfellow kid taking Algebra I in 8th just isn't very bright at math and isn't remarkable in any way.  For the most part, these kids are privileged, have full access to everything they would need to be successful, and yet still weren't good enough or motivated enough.  I don't think Geometry should be a hard requirement, but math level should be considered holistically at the high SES schools, and the kids being admitted with 8th grade Algebra from high SES schools should need to demonstrate that they are remarkable in some way.  [/quote]

I see what you're getting at, but Carson's catchment area is pretty sizeable and includes a fair amount of territory that would not be considered high SES by FCPS standards.

Perhaps they are indeed demonstrating that they're remarkable but not in a way that is visible to parents.[/quote]

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