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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In many cases, some kids would likely be more interested in vocational training than more academic subjects. I don't expect that everyone is going to enjoy taking Calculus or see it's value.[/quote]

Interestingly, NPR had a report on my commute yesterday about how RAISING math requirements improves outcomes across student populations. [/quote]
DP.. I think that's true to a point. It doesn't have to mean that they take Calc by 11th grade. [b]It could mean that the math courses throughout school years have more rigorous (complex) content[/b] rather than just skimming the surface.[/quote]

Yes, but that's the catch in MCPS algebra really is not a HS level class, it's cursory. Same for geometry and even algebra 2 to an extent.  You have to play the hand your dealt and in MCPS that means get your kid to pre-calc so they begin to get practice with HS level math.  Yes that puts them in Calc sooner than you might like, but calc does keep trig and algebraic manipulation skills up to snuff.  There is no risk of running out of courses because students can take calc three times in MCPS.  Colleges do expect students to have calc in HS now, so anything less does put them at a disadvantage.  For a weak student taking calc with applications as a junior and AP calc A/B as a senior is the best way to have a good math foundation for college.  And if they get the AP credit and aren't going into a technical field, they may never see math again.[/quote]

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