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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those asking for advanced math opportunities, FCPS already offers AAP math, and [b]further with principal approval, 6th graders can enroll in Algebra 1[/b] or go for summer geometry as rising 8th grader.  Are you saying even more advanced math options should be provided?[/quote]

It's a lot more complicated than that.  Very few people meet the [b]FCPS benchmarks to enroll in Algebra I in 6th grade[/b], regardless of the principal's approval.[/quote]
What are they? Can you someone please describe the process how it works or worked?[/quote]

It has already been listed in this thread and on numerous other threads in this forum.  But I'll do it again.

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing.  Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.[/quote]
This is the process we had to go through, and it's ridiculous the number of barriers that are enforced for basic elementary math learning.  [/quote]

[b]My dad is a professor in  STEM discipline. He didn't take any calculus until undergrad and routinely laughs at my wanting Algebra 1 in 7th grade and Calc BC in 11th (the track I took) to be an option for my kids.[/b]

Anyone who says Algebra 1 in 5th is "basic elementary math learning" is a troll or so seriously divorced from reality that a meaningful conversation is not possible. Do you people even remember high school math...at all? Do you remember how much it takes to learn Algebra 2 for even decently bright, hard working kids?[/quote]

Sure.  Back in the day, people didn't take Calculus in high school.  I hope your dad realizes that nowadays, kids who don't take Calc BC in high school won't even be admitted to the STEM programs at his college.  He's very out of touch with current admissions practices if he's laughing at you for wanting your kid on a track that would make it possible for you kid to be admitted into decent STEM programs.  [/quote]

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