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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is your child coming from private? Is that why you say he's "done" with pre-algebra or are you supplementing outside of school?

If you are coming from private you could consider not doing AIM but I wouldn't recommend it because it's such a foundational class.

Also, only a few schools will even entertain your question. Most will tell you it's a requirement.
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All topics covered in AIM are already done in 5th grade. Principal did not convince us that it is not a repeat of what DC already knows or what will DC learn new in addition to what is already done. But refuses to assign Algebra 1. 
This is getting to a point that highly abled students are going to be left behind.[/quote]

It is DEFINITELY not a repeat of fifth grade.[/quote]

+1. Compacted 5th grade is Math 5/6. AIM is Math 7/8. [/quote]

Let us say your kid consistently score high in Maths and for instance, scored 280 in Spring 2022 MAP M. That score is 99th percentile in 10th grade, above 99th percentile in 9th, 8th and 7th and 6th grade.
What arguments will you provide that will convince me that the kid will not handle 8th grade math efficeintly?

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Schools also look at maturity, executive functioning. If your child needs help accessing things on the portal themselves, needs extra help getting forming a group with kids who are a few years older, is timid about self-advocating may not be a good idea. The fact that you are on here talking about your child[b] instead of your child asking for this[/b] is a red flag.

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DP.  Uh huh.  Yes.  We all know that children always ask for what's good for their careers and life down the road.  Sure.

By that logic, parents and teachers should just say, "hey kids - you know best so you go on ahead and do whatever you'd like to!  If you want to learn, that's okay with us, but you have to ask for it."  (what kind of f*ing idiot are you..)   :thumbdown:

Oh, wait.  Isn't that's what's happening at MCPS this week?  They aren't even teaching anymore this week - it's all movies![/quote]

That's not true. My kids have tests almost everyday up until Friday. You're either making this up to justify your misery or not paying attention.[/quote]

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