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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child has done kumon and aops (both 3-4 grade levels ahead) but won’t do Algebra I until 8th grade in school. We think it’s important to stay on a steady, only slightly accelerated path in school and learn to work deeper on that level. It’s not a race. These kids are young. Kids need to learn how to learn. Some kids need to learn how to be advanced and show it while working at all levels. [/quote]

Just wondering why you put child in only 3rd and 4th. Did you find school teaching in math to be lacking?[/quote]

In both programs child was/is working 3 to 4 grade levels ahead. [/quote]

Your kid is doing or will be doing AoPS Algebra, which is very rigorous, around 5th grade, but you'll make that kid wait until 8th to do FCPS Algebra I, which is very watered down and taught at a much lower level than the AoPS Algebra?  How does that make any sense?  [/quote]

How does it not make sense? This kid could also read at the college level before 5th grade...we are not thinking about skipping to college. We allow outside tutoring for “fun” but I’m also glad for the pace the school sets. A child can be exposed to rigorous algebra I questions in 5th grade for fun and take a Algebra I again in 8th grade. It’s just going to be pretty darn easy. Which leaves opportunity for more studying outside class. [/quote]

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