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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My older kid was not in compacted math, but he was placed in AIM in 6th grade based on MAP by central office. He did very well and finishing Geometry in 8th grade now. I did have to work with him a lot in 6th grade due to gaps.

Based on his experience, I will suggest anyone to take comapt math if school is pacing you in it. You can always slow down but if kid is placed in AIM/equivalent in 6th grade based on score, not taking compact puts you in disadvantage.

Take compact math. It's not that high paced. They just cover a bit extra.

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I need advice from others on this:

My younger son is in compated math in 4th grade now. His teacher made him take middle school MAP and his score was very high. Elemetary school is suggesting to send him in Middle school AIM equivalent class when he goes to 5th grade for first period. I am conflicted by this because we will run into same problem in not having math courses in 8th grade and I would have to drive him to high school and then againt in 12th grade in HS drive him to some community college.

I am piggy banking on this thread. Any feedback from families who have done this? I am a math ensusiast. I work with my kid 2-3 hours in month but I don't teach him anything which is not getting taught in class so I was surprised. Negative of holding him back will be him getting bored, but I am not sure kids are ready for some concept in HS when they are so young.

Any advice will be highly appreciated. [/quote]

I have no experience. If it were me, I would not do this because I have to work and I cannot afford to drive my kid around like this back and forth every day for a school year (I assume math class is every day). Kids are mean,just for a math subject, I don't want gossiping around from the class  and save my hassle. [/quote]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. Yes, Math class is everyday. I do have more flexibility with my time, but your are right about taking it on for the 6-8 years is a big commitment.

I would love to hear from anyone who has done it.[/quote]

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