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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of elementary school kids here. Can someone tell me why this matters at all if your kid doesn’t end up studying Math in college? Is starting algebra in grade 6 vs grade 7 or 8, or taking multi variable calculus in high school that big of a big deal or is it more of a nice to have? Signed, a poli sci major that is now a lawyer who knows nothing. [/quote]

Taking algebra in 6 puts you on a path where you can take more advanced classes in high school, which can go beyond multi-variable high school.
Taking the advanced classes in high school is probably only useful for a math or science major in college, but is of course not required.
However, if you have taken those classes, then you can start out with more advanced classes in college, or you can take different classes or fewer classes.  Maybe instead of having to take Freshman calculus 2 you can take a class taught by Bose that is not needed to graduate.
Or because you were on an advanced track since 6th grade, you can take easier math classes or no math classes in 11th-12th grade and focus more on other AP classes.[/quote]

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