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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s about the pacing.  Check with your student and student’s teacher.  Honors math classes pick up steam quickly, particular as you start accumulating them. Math is a subject that builds on itself, so students need a really good grasp and understanding to do well in the upper level classes.  Assess your students Math level and ability.  Honor is fine if Math is their thing or they are willing to put in the work.

People will try to tell you otherwise, but the number of students who then need a tutor at the Hn Alg2 and Hn Pre-Cal level should be enough to convince folks that it’s not for everyone.

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It's not always the case that kids needing tutors are misplaced. With different pedagogies being used and more emphasis on small group work, kids don't always get enough direct instruction in some classes and don't have textbooks to use at home. Kids that have already covered the material with RSM or AoPS are fine but kids who haven't may struggle. In these cases, tutors provide the direct instruction that they're not getting at school. [/quote]

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