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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 6th grader that just started at TPMS, coming from CJMS cluster.  So far disappointed and troubled by the magnet curriculum:

1.  Lack of rigorous approach in computer science (apparently no CS background required of teachers, no curriculum standards only "guidelines", implementation of guidelines teacher-dependent).  Through grapevine have heard an older grade parents wrote a letter to school with concerns about the program as well.  My child reports being bored and finds 6th grade CS way too easy--he finds material 3-4th grade level (done through outside supplementation.)
2.  Investigation into mathematics--Program much slower pace than expected and no sufficiently challenging.  [b]If children were selected into magnet based on advanced math scores they should be exposed to more accelerated pace/material?[/b]  
3.  Science curriculum appears on target so far
4.  Non-magnet humanities program has been a pleasant surprise :)

Anyone else facing similar issues?  Is anyone aware of changes to the CS program? Since we are faced with a long commute for the sake of the magnet program, wondering if it makes sense to stick with it given the areas of concern.  Prior forums mentioned lack of after-school clubs at CJMS compared to TPMS, but that has certainly expanded.[/quote]

That is the problem -- you assume people who attend had high MAP scores. But with local norming, you could have kids with relatively low nationally normed MAP scores. They have to teach to the kids in the program, not the kids they wish were in the program.[/quote]

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