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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You mean like the Algebra 1 SOL, the only class they have all taken? That won’t make you happy, you want something that points to how kids who are farther ahead in math are better then the kids in A1 or Geometry. You want something that can be prepped.[/quote]

Hot take:

Anyone taking algebra in 8th grade shouldn't go to TJ.

You will max out with Calculus BC/Physics in your senior year.

The 8/9 PSAT exists.

The SHSAT exists.[/quote]

I don't disagree with you, the problem is that there are MS were very few kids are in Geometry in 8th grade and the ones who are do not necessarily get great grades in the subject. I would be fine with a weight being given to applications based on the level of math available at a MS. 1 point for the highest level math, .5 for the next level math. Schools that offer A2H, there are not too many, would give those kids a small bump over kids in Geometry. Kids should have to have an A in Math and Science to apply.

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PP Algebra in 8th grade is really not going to work out that well.  It usually hasn't worked out that well.  [/quote]

Maybe not but it stopped a law suit so there you have it. [/quote]

What lawsuit did it prevent?  Because the change in admissions certainly generated a couple.[/quote]

Because now the NAACP and other groups couldn't sue saying that the admissions process was biased towards kids with money for prep and paid extra curricular activities. All the MSs had an opportunity to send kids based on factors that were available to all students and their were weights to bolster kids who might face different struggles due to being 2E or poor. [/quote]

The MS's always had the opportunity to send their kids to TJ.  They lacked the ability to do so.  if you don't like the expensive extracurricular activities then stop considering them.

We have peer reviewed research that concludes that at the highest levels of academics (like TJ) test results reflect ability, not money.[/quote]

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