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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What FCPS needs is a policy similar to what texas has implemented to encourage students to take on advanced math in middle school. The texas state law now requires school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll fifth graders who score in the top 40% on the state standardized math test in advanced math in sixth grade. Families can opt their children out of the advanced class if they choose.

"research has found that students who take four years of math in high school are twice as likely to get a postsecondary credential, such as a certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. [b]Students whose fourth year of math is a college-aligned course[/b] are six times as likely to get a postsecondary credential."

https://www.kut.org/education/2023-06-28/kids-are-probably-better-at-math-than-they-think-a-new-texas-law-could-help-them-realize-it[/quote]

Reminder that this whole stupid thread is based on a persistent, ignorant OP who refuses to understand that prealgebra in 7th grade is not the same as Algebra 1 in 6th grade, and FCPS already does what is being " proposed" . [/quote]
It seems like you're the one fervently arguing that 6th graders cannot grasp Algebra 1, despite the fact that our immediate neighboring school system consistently enrolls qualified 6th graders in Algebra 1 with flawless learning outcomes.[/quote]
There is a difference between [b]enrolling 1% of 6th graders in algebra 1[/b] and enrolling 100% of 6th graders in algebra 1.[/quote]
granting top 1 or 1.5% with opportunity to advanced math of algebra 1 in 6th grade across all schools, is equitable.  isn't it? [/quote]
The opportunity sure.  Unfortunately FCPS's idea of equity is to reduce math for all.  [/quote]

No it isn't.  FCPS isn't doing that.[/quote]

Take a look at the E3 pilot.  And Tina Mazzacane works for FCPS and was a major force for VMPI.  'Practice of putting kids in inferior classes must end'.[/quote]

That doesn’t mean “reduce math for all”. That was an effort to expand options. Killed by Republican propaganda. [/quote]

The "expanded" options were very similar to what is failing badly in San Fran. For example they were trying to teach a Data Analysis class that didn't have stats or calculus as a pre-req, which is basically meaningless and unhelpful. When even the Washington Post isn't giving your ideas a great review, you know it's not Republican propaganda killing it.[/quote]

Not true. The issue in SF was around when kids could take Algebra 1, not the content of data science. And even that is not a valid comparison because VADOE never proposed eliminating Algebra 1 from middle schools. In fact, they were discussing having all kids take at least Algebra 1 content by 8th grade.

Twisting the truth is certainly a Republican tactic. [/quote]

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