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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve spoken to teachers and administrators at multiple schools, and they all said algebra in 6th is a bad idea for all but a very few kids. This included teachers who teach advanced math at various levels. It’s really unclear where this push is coming from. [/quote] It's very clear where it's coming from, though. Dr Reid has made it her stated goal that Algebra 1 by 8th should be the norm at FCPS. But if that's the norm, then AAP kids taking it in 7th are only a year ahead, not the intended two years ahead of the norm. So, clearly, the only right answer is to push all the AAP kids into Algebra 1 in 6th grade regardless of their readiness so that they'll be two years ahead of the new normal. Who cares if is developmentally appropriate for them or if there is any evidence whatsoever that they are ready for it? That's not the priority. The priority is a system that looks good on the outside so long as you don't poke it very hard. [/quote]
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