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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All DCPS needs to give a credit in a math course is a full year of that subject.  Basis could put a full year of Algebra I, Geometry, etc. on their transcript and DCPS would give the kids credit when they transfer. [/quote]

BASIS' transcripts say:

Alg 1/Geometry
Alg 2/Geometry
PreCalculus

The math curriculum covers Geometry over 2 years. Until a year ago, the word "Geometry" didn't show up on the transcript which did create issues.

Last year BASIS changed the class name to reflect the content and help students who leave BASIS for other schools. But DCPS doesn't care about what's on the transcript. They still require students to test out of Alg 1, Geometry and Alg 2, precalc by taking multiple unit tests (not just a final exam).

To be fair, I was told they does the same thing to students coming from any charter (not just BASIS) or private school.

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It seems fair to me that a transferring student from BASIS to a DCPS high school should take a math test to place out of Algebra 1 & 2, Geo, etc.  They get a chance to test out and if they don't, it seems like it would be good for them to repeat the class.  These are important core classes that every student should master.  However, shouldn't all incoming students be tested in Math for the same reason, even including students from DCPS Middle schools?  Or is this too costly?[/quote]
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Again this is bullshit. If a student comes from a DCPS or DCPCS and has passing scores in these classes then why not try them in the next logical class. Same goes for geometry at BASIS which BASIS clearly teaches with Algebra 1 and 2. Also BASIS students have a good track record on the PARCC math scores as well. This rule is just DCPS being stupid and inflexible. So much for attracting students away from charters :roll: Not![/quote]

Okay, but if a student doesn't pass the assessment test, that is a concern.  If the assessment test is not accurate then that is a different story, but these are two separate issues.  And just because a BASIS student does ~ 3000+ problems a year does not mean much.  The problems are almost all drill and kill.  There isn't much critical thinking skills that are being used.  In fact, a student can do the homework and get every single problem wrong and still get credit for doing the homework because there is no penalty for wrong answers or at least that is the case with my DC who is now in 6th grade.  And the PARCC math scores are not the be all end all in tests.  There are a lot of issues with it.  Besides, if according to you, a BASIS student does well on the PARCC math test (given the "good" track record at BASIS) then a simple assessment test should be nothing at all to worry about.[/quote]

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