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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just think the schools should stop having stupid rules about sending a kid to another grade for math. Test them and if they’re doing 8th grade math outside of school- send them to an 8th grade math teacher during school. [/quote]

I know at least two schools where they do send more advanced kids to other grades for Math.  There is definitely one child in DD's 4th grade class who is doing 6th grade math I suspect he's actually considerably more advanced than that), and I have a friend who has had two kids grade skip math.  What it takes is perfect SOLs and perfect grades in math, in class.[/quote]

Mosby Woods?  They allow kids to skip grades in math, but the process is very secretive.  They don't just want the perfect SOLs, but they also want very high CogAT Q scores.  Then, a FCPS curriculum specialist tests the kids for a grade skip.  Some very talented kids are passed over based on tests when from when they were 7 year olds, while other overly prepped kids are being given the grade skip.  If you think your kid should be considered for a skip, make a point of asking about the criteria at the end of 4th grade.  [/quote]

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