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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We received an email today that our school is doing the pilot and my kid is selected.

Why they did not do this at once? [/quote]

That’s wild. I wonder if it’s no longer restricted to certain schools and is being opened to all eligible 6th graders.[/quote]

Should be an option for all AAP students.  Another fcps failure.[/quote]

They already require them to pass the IAAT in 6th to qualify for Algebra in 7th and many kids even in AAP don’t get the required score. I don’t think a lot of 6th graders are ready. My oldest took Algebra 1 HN in 8th and even that was a struggle. [/quote]

I agree but the selection process is a load of crap.  Students should have had to taken IAAT to place into algebra in 6th as well.  Why was the bar lower for entry here?  And that too on an iready test of all things.  SOL standard is fine but needed to be coupled with a real assessment.  We’ve had teachers say the iready is not that important out loud, but now we are basing algebra for 11 year olds on this?  It’s a complete joke of a system.  [/quote]

I agree that the process is ridiculous. Parents can choose not to have their kids take A1H in sixth grade. If you have any concerns, don't have your child take the class. We already have people reporting that the teachers think that there are too many kids being placed in the class. I would hope that teachers are reaching out to parents if they are worried about some kids being in the class and sharing their concerns so parents can make an informed decision.

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The alternative at our school is not appealing which is why majority student are staying in Algebra.  They are not making good accommodation for regular aap kid.  If they did many my friend and I would move.  [/quote]

Math 7 isn't appealing? Or you just don't like the Math 7 teacher?[/quote]

The teacher is not good and other students are unhappy in the class.  We can always expunge the algebra grade. [/quote]

If your kid ends up struggling so much in 6th grade A1H that they end up getting a grade bad enough to expunge, you’re going to destroy their confidence in their ability in that subject. This is a really terrible plan. [/quote]

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