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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the PP who used to teach math in Fairfax, including middle school GT math.  On the subject of Basis teaching  7th grade algebra to almost all the kids, whose parents self-select them, or come in via a lottery, in a city without elementary GT programs, I'll believe it only if it happens.

What's happened in Fairfax MS GT programs in the last few years is that the percentage of kids taking 7th grade algebra has dropped, because middle school educators have found that too many starting have been dropping out, or being asked to leave, mainly because they weren't developmentally ready.  But some of the kids taking 8th grade algebra are making it to BC calculus anyway, after taking summer courses, either privately (e.g. Johns Hopkins CTY) and in Fairfax schools.  As a math teacher, I don't see the point of 7th grade algebra for those who'd struggle with it, akin to teaching reading to all 3 and 4 year-olds.  So I remain skeptical about Basis' plans, and would be glad to see them work out.

Don't get nasty folks.   We all speak from different experiences in teaching, parenting and learning.

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You have still not addressed, PP, the fact that BASIS does exactly this at its non-selective, non-G&T schools in Arizona.
 
From the BASIS Chandler home page: " The Social Science courses tackle advanced content curriculum, and all students complete a minimum of Algebra 1 by the end of seventh grade." (https://www.basisschools.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=161&Itemid=284)

Do you believe it yet?[/quote]

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