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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Algebra in 7th should not be called acceleration. It is the standard for many other countries.

Kids at that age can handle it, you don't need to be exceptionally gifted to learn algebra.

You do need to put in reasonable amount of effort though. [/quote]

Well, according to the actual data, only 26% of 8th graders in the US are at (or above) grade level proficiency- meaning able to do math at a pre algebra level.  So if you think the US is someone going to catch majority of kids up to be learning Alg I in 7th, that is some hilarious joke. [/quote]

I think THIS is what so many of us are wanting as a reason to get into accelerated math. Regular math isn't being taught at grade level. And it can't be because so many kids need remedial math, but that would be like a social demotion for so many kids so schools can't do that.[/quote]

Bingo.  So good, I say put all the kids willing to work hard and capable of learning in whatever level of acceleration is appropriate. Let the remedial kids learn at their own pace in “grade level” math [/quote]

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