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My 5th grade DD's MAP score was something in the 260s, and I am requesting a switch to Algebra for next year.

I am well aware that the supposedly advanced math tracks in most schools are meaningless, because all that's taught is applying the formula. This is easy for children like my daughter, who is a fast learner.

The real work of mathematics needs to be done outside of school, in places like AoPS, where students are trained in actual logical reasoning and problem solving.

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We did Algebra this year in 6th and no regrets and its gone very well.  I would absolutely encourage you to do a prep class this summer to make sure she can handle it.  We did one last summer and it was fantastic.  AIM is just pre-algebra.  [/quote]

Thank you, this was my thought as well. The middle school math chair said he might test DD to see whether she's ready, so I'll time the prep accordingly. I'm sure she can do it, since we've been desultorily teaching her algebraic equations and inequalities at home. This stuff is not hard, and since I have a high schooler on the advanced math track (who took Algebra in 7th), I know that in high school, it's still not hard. Like I said, MCPS and other public school systems completely skip the actual reasoning part... unless the kids are in magnets :-)

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