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As usual, math-hating DCUM thinks higher-level math classes are unnecesary and just for bragging rights.

How can we ever progress as a nation when people think this way?!

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It’s not about progressing as a nation.  Talk to a college math professor.  Most will tell you this hyperacceration is not good for the kids’ learning.  The basics are rushed.  [b]Most colleges require kids to re-take Calculus at their schools because their experience is that the kids don’t really know it, despite the AP, etc. [/b] what’s the rush did not bragging rights?  I will admit that there are a few, very few, kids that are ready for “beyond calculus” in high school.[/quote]

Sure, but college Calc classes will be much easier for the kids who already somewhat learned it and are now learning it in greater depth than they will be for the kids seeing the material for the first time.

If a kid is not super into math but fully ready for Algebra in 7th, it's still ideal to take Algebra in 7th so the kid can take AP Statistics without having to waste an elective slot.  This is precisely what my DD, who plans to major in Biology or Psychology, is doing.

My view is that 95th percentile+ on IAAT and 550+ on SOL = Take Algebra in 7th.  Your kid would be bored in M7H.
Qualified on IAAT and SOL, but with lower scores = only take Algebra in 7th if the kid really wants to do so.  [/quote]

This makes so much sense and taking statistics in HS is really helpful as well.[/quote]

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