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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do most FCPS kids take algebra 1 in 8th or 9th? If 8th, do they first have to take honors math in 7th?[/quote]

It depends on what you child is going to pursue in college and what level of school you wish them to attend.  If STEM then 7th, if not STEM then either 8th or 9th is fine, unless seeking a top 30-40 college then the answer is back to 7th. [/quote]

This is not true. It's an opinion. My kid went from "Gen Ed" math in ES, to Math 7 HN, to ALG 1 HN. Kid is in 11th this year. She's taking AP Pre-Calc/Trig. She's doing STEM and will be FINE.

Some parents (and maybe their kids, but lbh, it's the parents) push advanced math way to soon. I know lots of kids that failed doing this and had to take Alg 1 over or flamed out of math. Sure, I know a few geniuses doing well but they are well overshadowed by those that did not. [/quote]

What class will she take next year?  This looks like a bad course selection.  AP Precalculus should be limited to 12th grade, because it is intended for students who take it as their last math class in high school.  It is not a proper prerequisite for calculus.  Loudoun will not let you take Calculus BC after this class, but does allow AB(but shouldn't).[/quote]

Her course selection is fine. She'll take Calculus next year, not sure which one. And it will be fine. She has straight As in her math sequence and, even better, has developed a wonderful math sense overall. So we are comfortable with where she is, her options, etc. But thanks for the "Concern."[/quote]

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