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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I can see how this would be frustrating to you in particular. Though as someone new to this, I have to say it sounds bizarre to me that kids are taking Algebra I in 5th grade. I come from that time and place where the advanced kids took Algebra I in 8th grade, then got all the way to AP Calc in 12th grade, and this was considered well prepared for highly selective colleges.[/quote]

What does this statement have to do with pathways for children with mastery to advance in math?  The digression about Algebra in 5th grade, AP Calculus and  selective colleges makes absolutely no sense.  Does this illogic have anything to do with providing a challenging math curriculum to our children commensurate with aptitude, ability and achievement?

It sounds bizarre to me that many parents and their children are happy as warm clams with curriculum 2.0 and the elimination of pathways for advancement and acceleration for willing and able kids (obviously not their own).  That's about the only thing bizarre here.  I know you are new to this.  In time you will recognize as your children move through K-12 and university ... there is nothing bizarre about academic achievement.  Like in sports and music you really haven't seen anything yet![/quote]

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