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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s much easier to get 300+ once completed Geometry. There is a small cohort taking algebra in 6th grade and geometry in 7th. ~50% scores 300+ in 8th fall map-m. [/quote]

I've heard many of the students from the wealthier schools take Geometry in 7th. This apparently gives them another advantage. :([/quote]

Enough with the drama.  Kids in some DCC schools also take it.[/quote]
If it isn't clear by now to everyone on this thread, MAP-M is a measure of exposure to mathematical content, not intelligence. Yes, students in a higher level math class will (should) score higher. Yes, students can "prep" (i.e receive math education outside of school). But the score itself does not create some "ranking" for who should be admitted to a magnet program in HS, despite the wishes/beliefs of some folks. Students aren't "numbers" in isolation from other students. The top scoring student in an Algebra 1 class may actually be a stronger math student than a student taking Geometry who has a higher MAP-M score. The score doesn't tell the whole story.[/quote]

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