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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The real question is why are so many obsessed with accelerated math? Harvard itself has said it’s not an indication of college success. https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/early-math-coursework-and-college-readiness-evidence-targeted-middle-school-math [/quote] Yes, the “leaky pipeline” is the issue. If there weren’t so much pressure for high-achieving kids to all be on the highest track for college applications, then we wouldn’t have 2 or 3-year acceleration as the “norm” for bright kids. The vast majority of these kids are not best served by accelerating so much during critical foundation years. We need much tighter criteria for accelerated paths. Or defer acceleration until 7th/8th when more brains are developmentally ready for algebra. [/quote]
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