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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Algebra 1 is a common class offered in 7th grade in many places in the country. I would guess that about 15% of 7th graders in FCPS takes Algebra 1 H in 7th grade.** I know that you can expunge a class in MS and retake it so the bigger risk is hurting a kids confidence by having them take a harder math class like Algebra 1 Honors.

** I am getting that number because about 20% of the ES students are in AAP and will be considered for Algebra 1 in 7th grade. I don’t know what percentage of kids are taking Advanced Math in FCPS. You have to pass the IAAT in the 91 percentile and score Pass Advanced in the 7th grade SOL in 6th grade. I am guessing that leads to a little over half the eligible kids entering Algebra 1 H in 7th grade.[/quote]
Good guess. Yes, of the FCPS 7th grade SOL takers, roughly 15% take the Algebra 1 SOL. Last year, the share was slightly under that because some families may have opted to delay given learning loss but that share is likely to mean revert this year. You can find the data here:
https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/apex_captcha/
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What is the percentage in Loudoun?  In some schools, half the 7th graders take algebra 1 by 7th grade.[/quote]
LCPS has a higher share of 7th graders taking Algebra 1 than FCPS. Until last year, of the LCPS 7th grade SOL takers, just under 40% would take the Algebra 1 SOL. That share dropped sharply last year to 28%. Many factors could be at play, including learning loss and parents deciding not to advance kids given covid gaps. It will be interesting to see this year's shares. One would expect some mean reversion there too.[/quote]

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