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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think they introduced Algebra 1 in 6th grade, to give those kids/ parents who want to be [b]super advanced[/b] in math an option to do so. 
Since they have changed TJ admissions criteria, this may or may not affect TJ admissions. And may not affect college admissions depending on the major selected. 
A student who has competed algebra 1 and geometry with A grade may have an edge over a student who accelerated [b]due to patents  pushing just to brag [/b]that their 6th grader is in algebra 1 and is a math prodigy, but struggled and got B, B- or C. [/quote]
What kind of silly reasoning is that? Do you really think FCPS is making decisions based on parents wanting bragging rights? My student and many of their 6th grade friends are doing enjoying Algebra 1.  It’s not super or advanced advanced, just a solid challenge that keeps them from getting bored in math.[/quote]
That's the thing. I haven't heard a reason behind all of this. Where's the research? Where's the why? It seems like a whim. [/quote]

There is no research to support this endeavor. There is no why?  This Superintendent doesn’t have the guts to make a stand and say to Parents that we (FCPS) aren’t doing this because it is not in long term best interest of students. If students are “bored” in mathematics then let’s provide a solution that doesn’t involve hyper-acceleration.[/quote]
[b]Old research is stale. [/b] FCPS parents want to move past outdated thinking. When 600+ 6th grade students are in Algebra 1 and majority are doing well, that’s real, current data right there.  About as reliable as it gets! 
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I beg to differ with you about "old research".  There is information that shows how these hyper-accelerated students tend to drop out of honors and higher level mathematics course sequences later on towards the end of high school.  But, oh no. Not my child.[/quote]

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