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[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 presumably is research that the kids who meet whatever benchmark on algebra-readiness tests are in fact ready for Algebra.  Otherwise, the tests themselves wouldn't make sense.  There isn't any research indicating that putting unready kids into early Algebra I will be anything other than a disaster.

I really do think that expanding access to 6th grade Algebra is the right call, providing that the kids are truly ready.  Nothing is gained from taking a class for which the kid has already mastered all of the material.  Also, if providing 6th grade Algebra eliminates summer geometry, then many kids will end up in the same place that they would have before (8th grade Algebra II), but with a much better grasp of geometry.

What FCPS is doing right now is really dumb.  [/quote]

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