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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. Look at what they would take in 12th and count backwards. Do you really want them in a class *beyond* Calculus? Beyond Calculus in 12th, is that necessary? .. just for bragging rights in 7th grade.[/quote]

The OP doesn't seem to be worried about bragging rights. There are kids who are good at math and enjoy it. Algebra in 7th grade fits them just fine because of their skill and interest. Stop projecting your feelings on things to other people.

OP: What does your child think? If math is not their strength or love and they scored high enough on the IAAT and SOL to be allowed into Algebra in 7th grade, then they are better at math then you are giving them credit for. That said, it is fine for the child to take Math 7 H instead of Algebra. But at this stage, you should talk to your child about their interests. Algebra 1 is a high school class and it is important for the rest of high school math. [/quote]

Thank you everyone. OP here.  NO, not trying to brag here.   It was an honest question. DC is not good with time management and organization, and Math is not an easy subject for the child.  In the subjects of her strength, DC can be many years ahead of her age.  But math is something that does not come naturally for the child.  That is why I'm wondering if DC should go for Algebra 1 if as this point.   [/quote]

Why don't you have her do a summer prep or regular class - Landon has some both online and in person.  We have done Algebra and Geometry and taking Algebra 2 this summer.  Its really helpful.  [b]Advanced in MCPS is Algebra in 6th.  7-8th grade for many kids is normal to start Algebra[/b].[/quote]
Why do the FCPS parents on this forum then dissuade parents from letting their kids do Algebra in 7th grade? I don't understand that. I frequently keep seeing some posters saying not to let kids do Algebra 1 unless they got >96% in iaat.[/quote]

Because every year there are kids who struggle with Algebra 1 and they either drop down to Math 7 H or struggle through with a tutor. Algebra 1 is a foundational to advanced math so it is not a good class for kids to struggle through. Teachers on the site have suggested that the IAAT percentile should be higher.  Toss in that kids who have been successful with math and then struggle mightily with Algebra 1 can lose confidence in math and stop enjoying it. There is nothing wrong with take Algebra in 8th grade.

At the very least, it is a class that parents should make sure that their kids want to take and are prepared for the heavier work load. [/quote]
My question was in comparison to MCPS. PP said it is normal in MCPS for kids to do Algebra 1 in 7th grade.[/quote]

Different school systems handle things differently.  The school we are at was offering it to keep the smarter kids at the  school as its a low income/poorly testing school.  It wasn't any big deal.  It was on our registration form and anyone could select it as an option.  The six graders are usually in one class mixed with 7th graders.[/quote]

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