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[quote=Anonymous]I would not do compacted now. Your child would be the only child even in Takoma Magnet with such speed.
Currently in Takoma there are only four kids who are taking Algebra in 6th grade.  Nobody takes Geometry in 6th grade! These kids will have to go to Blair in 8th grade for Math.
Elementary math is slow and simple for smart kids, but once they hit Algebra it is different level. Do not set up your child for failure.
I would put child in regular slower 4th (in 2rd) and 5th (3rd grade), then 6th (unfortunately in MS for 4th, or you even can do second year of compacted 5/6 in 4th to keep child in ES), then drive your child for IM in 5th grade.
That is more than enough math even for mathy kid. 
Here is another thing. Do you know that starting in Algebra,  your child's grade goes in HS diploma. Will your child be mature enough to turn in all HWs, do team projects (with much older kids), quizzes and tests  with As?
Will your child be mature enough for FINALs? PARCC for Algebra?
You may feel proud with 5th grader getting B in Algebra, but you will kill child's GPA...

If your child is dying for advanced math, do Art of Problem Solving classes (in future)/books. They have great new books for little kids.[/quote]

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