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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone know what the benchmark is for accepting a younger child into algebra I? Is there a particular NWEA-MAP score you need to have? A separate algebra readiness test? [/quote]
In FCPS, there are two paths.  The first is to be skipped ahead in the earlier grades (1st-3rd).  This may happen if your child's teacher pushes for you, you push for it, and your child has the test scores to back it up.  At least for my kid, my child was tested pretty thoroughly by the math resource teacher at the school before being skipped.  This path also requires a principal willing to do the skip and the central office giving the go ahead.  They will not skip a child into Algebra I.  Your child would still have to take 6th grade AAP math and meet the IAAT and SOL benchmarks, just at a younger grade.

The other path is the more common one.  At the beginning of 5th grade, kids who scored a 145+ on the CogAT Q and a 575+ on the 4th grade SOL will be invited to take another test.  If they pass, they will join the 6th grade AAP class as 5th graders.  They still need to meet IAAT and SOL benchmarks to progress to Algebra I in 6th.  This path also relies on having a principal willing to implement it.

FCPS will not skip a child into Algebra.  They will refuse to test your child for placement, no matter what evidence you bring forth.  [/quote]

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