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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]APS had an advanced math class already, pre-algebra.  The law required kids scouting in the top 25% across the state to be in an advanced math class. APS could have pushed all those kids into pre-algebra, or mastered down that class to accommodate more kids.  Instead. APS offered Math 6 Advanced so kids had more options. Pre-algebra in 6th is a tough course. Not all parents wanted that much for their kids. Arguably, not all kids were ready for that.

Saying the law is the only reason APS offers any advance math is wrong because APS offered pre-algebra previously.  APS wasn’t required to add Math 6 advanced. They offered it to provide more differentiation.[/quote]
No one said that the only reason APS offers advanced math is because of the new law.  But the only reason that APS is offering Math 6 Advanced *is* because of the new law.  That's clear from the committee notes. The lack of that class had been a problem for years and was discussed here many times, with some parents complaining that unprepared kids were being pushed into Pre-algebra and others complaining that Math 6 was too basic.

It's also clear that because of the law now 50% of APS 6th graders are taking advanced math instead of 15%.  That's a huge increase.[/quote]

Plenty of people said the new law is the only reason APS offers advanced math.  See the summary of 01/04/2026 13:16 if you don't want to go back to through the whole thread.  Yes, the new law is the reason there is a 3rd math class.[/quote] Again, you're wrong.  That poster said that APS previously had Pre-algebra, and that it's now offering a *new* advanced math class:

[quote]Last year there were two math classes for 6th graders: Math 6 and Pre-algebra for 6th graders. That.meant that 5-10% of 6th graders were taking an advanced math class. Because of the new law passed by Youngkin, APS was forced to offer a new math class so now 40-50% of 6th graders are taking an advanced math class. That's a HUGE improvement and something APS refused to do for years, despite being asked by parents.[/quote][/quote]

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