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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think FCPS lacks real knowledge here.  Taking algebra in 6th grade puts a kid on track for Differential Equations in 12th.  That level math class is lost on a kid who is also not learning computer or electrical engineering in conjunction.[/quote]

I agree with this.  [/quote]

Have you ever thought that the decision to implement this "pilot" was decided by people who are not associated with the mathematics office in FCPS?[/quote]

It was not the decision of the math office. They were just forced to come up with a process for selecting students for the schools without any say in whether it was a good idea for students or teachers. [/quote]

So the consensus of FCPS math folks is that this is a bad idea or really bad idea?[/quote]

Ever since the idea has been brought up by Reid the math folks have taken deep breaths and sighed a little before discussing it.

There’s a lot of “I know, I know…but it’s not my mandate…”

I think there are too many variables right now to know what level of bad it will be.[/quote]

Wasn’t this implemented in her former district as well.  I believe they’ve been in the news lately for plummeting math scores in 8th grade which aligns with around the time the program was implemented there.  So we already have the data and still chose to implement a bad program.  Unfortunately I don’t think parents are able to be level headed on these types of decisions if everyone else is doing it too.  [/quote]

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