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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are a few kids who take algebra in 7th who are just really good naturally in math and excel without having done any enrichment.

Now add to that all the kids who are are smart kids who have done a lot of math enrichment including doing AOPS pre-algebra or the first half if the AOPS algebra book in 6th or the summer beforehand. Or they have been doing kumon since preschool or Russian math or Singapore math at home.

So half the class is not going to struggle while half will especially if you don’t have the best math teacher. Algebra is too important not to have a firm grasp on. I would have her retake in 8th. Or move down a level, supple t at home then retake in 8th. Or get a tutor and put in the hours needed to do well. [/quote]

In my son’s year, a lot of students moved down to math 7 honors. The first two groups of kids PP mentions make any math class annoying, to be honest. And teachers feel the pressure to just plow through the material because 2/3 of the class doesn’t really even need the class. We moved our son down, and he has had a much better experience through middle and high school. There are not as many “know it alls” in math 7 honors and subsequent classes. It has helped my son develop stronger math skills and he will leave high school more likely to major/have a career in a math related field than if he had stayed in algebra 7.  And isn’t that the real goal? [/quote]

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