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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Functions seems to be geared to students who excel at the following skills:

1.  Strong ability at algebraic manipulation of complex functions, far beyond that which is offered in regular Algebra II class.  
2.  Ability to work both very fast and very accurately - there is no time to "proofread" the work

Finally, and most importantly:
3.  Ability to solve problems above and beyond of what has been presented in class - i.e. the creative spark

The latter seems to be the greatest difference between functions and pre-calc sequence that takes 3 semesters.

Your child has to have all three qualities to do well in the class.  [b]The quality of the class can be inferred from the summer camp.  However, the actual class will both move faster and demand more than the summer camp did.[/b][/quote]

Thanks for writing this.  People need to realize that the Blair magnet takes the very top students in the the county (downcounty).  In that sense, all Math courses are advanced, rigorous and accelerated.  Some students are ready for even more acceleration in Math (Functions) because of many factors personal to them (their brain, previous learning, schedule, other activities, commute). Not being placed in Functions, dropping out of Functions, not taking Functions - all of these are absolutely ok.  Parents should support the choices and interests of their children at this level.  [/quote]

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