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You don’t get it. Teachers do slow the class down for those who drag the pace down. If the schools can do the sats at school in a successful way, not sure how the Iowa couldn’t be done safely.

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I disagree. DC is in Algebra 1 and our middle school does not grade on the curve and doesn't modify the curriculum - the teacher doesn't have the time and interest. DC just had an inequality test and the average in the class was C and she didn't change the syllabus, just gives them extra practice work during class. This is not specific to math; he has a very demanding history teacher and 1/3 class is failing and the teacher keeps on goingat the same pace. [/quote]

If all of the teachers approached advanced classes like your child's teacher, none of this would be a problem.  Teachers shouldn't slow down advanced classes for the kids who can't handle the pace.  The obvious answer is to have the kid drop down to M7H or regular classes if they can't handle the pace of honors.  Why do so many teachers slow down the classes for the kids who don't belong at the expense of the kids who do?  Is it a directive from higher up?  Do the teachers just feel sorry for the struggling kid?  Are the rescheduling logistics impossible for switching kids to a new class midyear?

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You're thinking of ES. This does not happen in MS and HS. [/quote]

No, I’m not. In my kid’s algebra class, the teacher will go over every quiz and test problem because several (of the same) kids made many mistakes. [/quote]

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