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[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]
Real leadership isn’t always about relying on "research", or waiting for a study or a past example to justify every move.  Otherwise you just keep repeating the same old outcomes. What Reed is trying to do is break that pattern that only kids with well-off middle class highly involved parents can succeed in advanced math.  Instead, FCPS wants to show that students from poor families without that background can do just as well, if only they are provided a similar challenging environment in a public school classroom.  [/quote]

Kids at title 1 schools have had access to AAP and Advanced math. Far fewer were ready for Algebra 1 in 7th grade, they simply didn’t get the scores on the IAAT or SOL to qualify for the class. They took A1H in 8th grade, which is still ahead of the curve.

Pushing poor kids into A1H in 6th and 7th grade is not going to provide Title 1 kids any benefit. Most were not ready for A1H in 7th grade, which means most are not ready for it in 6th grade. The A1H classes for 7th graders at schools like Poe and Herndon were not full because the kids did not score high enough to be able to take the class. Lowering the scores and eliminating one test does not change the fact that the kids could not hit the score that was needed. So now we are going to place smart kids who are less likely to have the parental support at home to help them with homework or understanding concepts into a HS class 2-3 years early because equity?

FCPS needed to fix the issue of making A1H accessible to students in 6th grade across the County and not just at the 20 schools that allowed it. That is different then changing the standards so that more kids are placed into Algebra 1 from poor schools.

The push for Algebra by 8th grade wasn’t really needed because something like 75% of the kids in the County took Algebra by 8th grade. The kids who were not taking it are kids who struggle with math and need the slower path. They need classes that move at a slower pace, review the material more, and help deepen fundamental skills. They don’t need to try and push the kids that are doing well in math into Algebra in 6th or 7th grade, that does nothing to help the kids who are not ready in 8th grade.

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