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[b]I think FCPS is pushing kids to advance in math when they aren’t necessarily ready[/b]. [/quote]

Lately, on these boards, it seems that FCPS is doing the opposite, recommending that nearly all kids not take Algebra in 7th. FWIW[/quote]

They're doing both.  Kids who are very advanced are encouraged to take M7H rather than Algebra.  Kids who are fairly average in math are also encouraged to take M7H.  FCPS is trying to close the achievement gap by having fewer white and Asian kids take 7th grade Algebra, but more black and hispanic kids taking 8th grade Algebra.  If almost everyone takes Algebra in 8th, the achievement gap disappears.

I think the push for more kids in Algebra by 8th is misguided, but it makes the school district look better on paper to have a higher percentage of kids in Algebra by 8th.  [/quote]

I really hope this is conjecture. I'm so sick of this liberal BS from the states trying to "socially engineer" society.  Hey FCPS  school board, listen very closely -   No matter what you do to manipulate the school system,  Asians will always score higher.  That's a fact not an opinion.  If you dont like it tough.  Signed, White Dad.[/quote]

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