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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thx. so, for class of 2025 and beyond:
[b]MATHEMATICS
4 credits, including 1 with instruction in algebra aligned with the Maryland High School Assessment for algebra or 1 or more
credits in subsequent mathematics courses for which algebra I is a prerequisite, and 1 with instruction in geometry aligned
with the content standards for geometry.

STATE REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND LATER: Students graduating in 2018 and later must be
enrolled in a math course in each year of high school. This may result in students earning more than 4 credits in math for graduation.[/b]

There's nothing about the Algebra MCAP in there. Our MS counselor was surprised about the req for 4 years of math in HS regardless of MS math taken. 
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Making all the kids take 4 years of math no matter where they are is absolutely ridiculous. My DD is in honors geometry in 8th and rather finish 1 year of Calc after sophomore year and go onto to other AP courses that interest her.

Forcing these kids to take math courses 99% of the population won’t ever use or need, is ridiculous.

Forcing kids who struggle at math to go past Algebra 1, while not making financial literacy mandatory is also insane.

Let these kids explore in high school. Stop the cookie cutter. [/quote]
Or maybe don't push kids so far ahead in math?   I am all for requiring math all 4 years.  [/quote]

If the kids are smart enough, they should absolutely be able to finish and move onto to tougher or different electives.  Forcing kids to take easy math just to keep it mandatory all 4 years is ridiculous.  My kid is in honors geometry 8th grade and is bored and has had 96 or higher each marking period.  But I agree with the other person.  Taking Calc B/C and beyond is unnecessary unless they are going into math/science/engineering/med.  Otherwise there are a lot of other AP's to take for a person wanted to go to college for other things.  [/quote]

Smart kids can take different math so how is it bad to require 4 years of math.  You can do other things like statistics.[/quote]

Some smart kids have other interests that are more important to them than math. [/quote]

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