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TJ does not use ALEKS to teach precalculus.  Instead, ALEKS is used as a remedial and intervention tool for students who lack algebra 1 proficiency coming out of middle school.[/quote]

My student is a 10th grader.  Last year, she was assigned several modules in ALEKS to complete.

With students coming from so many different school districts, each of the districts may emphasize different aspects of Algebra I in their courses.  ALEKS helped to create a foundation, from which the TJ Math teachers can assume a certain base level of knowledge.

My student came from a non-FCPS school district, and had to complete 100+ ALEKS modules. At first, I was appalled, and thought that our local school district didn't prep the students for TJ math rigor, despite honors/accelerated.  But then after talking with a lot of other parents it became apparent that Algebra I (especially in the honors level) has really different areas to focus on.  LCPS might be stronger in one area, APS another.  Etc. Seems like the FCPS kids seem to have less of the ALEKS modules:  so I don't think it's related to math aptitude as it is an integrated design of math progression between TJ and FCPS middle school math.

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How big is a module? There only 180 days of Algebra 1 class!
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ALEKS is pretty much rule based. If student doesn't answer a series of algebra 1 questions correctly, it them back to prealgebra level. So exercises can go into hundreds.  [/quote]
What is the big idea behind admitting innocent kids to TJ only to subject them to ALEKS prealgebra remediation and setting them up to fail?[/quote]
claim political brownie points for achieving diversity[/quote]

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