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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These recommendations are entirely computer generated based on scoring cutoffs. We are debating whether we push for our rising 6th grader to be placed in pre algebra. Scored a 268 on MAP which is over 30 points over cutoff. But got a 546 on SOL—three points below cutoff.

If we do push, I think we will take the approach of telling them and citing the APS policy on it. I’m not going to ask when the policy is I get final say. [/quote]

I would absolutely push on it. The Math 6 teachers at DHMS are great, but they can only do so much to teach to an entire class of learners, some of whom are very, very below grade level.  [/quote]

Math 6 has no tracking?[/quote]

No. There's a minimal amount of tracking across APS through middle school. The standard grouping of some kids w/less needs with some kids w/more needs. But nothing more. Differentiation for gifted or whatever we call it now isn't really meaningful in middle. My child's class did not move past 5th grade math review until months into the year. Math 6 is like gen ed, if that's something you had in your youth. [/quote]

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