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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, what is the true advantage if the kids are going to the same colleges?  The ones on the slower math track are able to catch up with functions but kids who start algebra in 6th are already on that track so how does functions make sense for them for help?  [/quote]

By ensuring they get advanced a year at one of the wealthy schools that allow it, they are exposed to more math which results in higher MAP scores. This in turn increases their chances of selection for the HS magnet. It's just one of the many ways the more affluent schools confer advantages on the more affluent residents and help rig admissions in their favor.[/quote]

Ha ha! THere is nothing MCPS would want more than to teach advanced level Math to every student. Except from kindergarten onwards the students are unable to understand and grasp even basic level Math and the gap keeps on increasing.  Why? Because, the parents who have poor Math skills are never able to reinforce Math concepts to their kids even at elementary levels.  The kids in “rich” schools have educated parents, and especially their mothers are very well educated. How do you expect MCPs to replicate the parents?

Kids doing poorly in school do not want more Math. They would be happy to do away with Math. We should teach the adults Math first if we want them to be able to help their kids.  Most of the adults I have seen who are parents of struggle students are functionally illiterate or they do not care about the education of their kids enough to put in time and effort themselves to teach them.[/quote]

If the parents can’t help their kids with Math (which is fine), MCPS had ubiquitous and extensive FREE tutoring programs available to families.

No, it is not MCPS’ job to teach the adults Math.  [/quote]

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