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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there a way to determine if DC is ready for TJ Math?  does TJ provide an assessment or self evaluation tool that DC can use to decide if they are ready for TJ Math? [/quote]

Do they get A's in math consistently and view getting them as pretty simple to do? If so, they have a good shot at doing well in TJ math.[b] It's for kids who get math quickly[/b] and don't tend to struggle with most math concepts [/quote]
Is there a online timed test that DC can take to determine their math readiness for TJ? It sounds like A in middle school math is not a reliable indicator. [/quote]

DP.  I would say with retakes and with SBG that grades don't really mean anything, positive or negative.  Do you know your DC?  I know that one of mine is good at math and the other one isn't.  Their grades don't have much to do with it.[/quote]
Sure, I know my DC. But if neither parents have math/science background, is there a way to determine if DC's math level is sufficient to be successful at TJ? There is plenty discussion here about how TJ kids struggle with mental stress, lack of sleep, play constant catch-up trying to get out of Cs & Ds, etc. If DC is not ready to do regular (not honors/advanced) TJ math with ease, it doesnt make sense to put them through the stress and convince them it's ok to be at the bottom of the class.  [/quote]

Yes it’s more stress and work but constant lack of sleep and Cs/Ds haven’t been DC’s experience so far. She is doing the typical track there (started with RS and Math3 in 9th) not the extra advanced one though so maybe that plays a role? [/quote]
DC in same classes, no extra or advanced.  Can you suggest a TJ Math 3 tutor? Dont want to wait until last few weeks of the semester, like last time, and struggle to find a tutor who knew RS1 specific content[/quote]

How did your child get in if they struggle with Math 3? Serious question because it makes no sense that they would struggle.[/quote]
They likely are bringing other holistic aspects, you know the 21st Century Skills:
    Collaborator
    Communicator
    Creative and Critical Thinker
    Ethical/Global Citizen
    Goal-Directed & Resilient Individual
    Innovator
    Leader
    Problem Solver

If child is struggling with math 3, it their and their parents' problem.  [b]Moreover if they just accept the C or D, it wouldn't be a problem.[/b]  It shouldn't be a academic rat race for As and Bs. [/quote]

I thought TJ had a minimum GPA that if you fell below it, you would be sent back to your base high school.  A C or D is not acceptable.[/quote]
Need to maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0. So, an A in PE can offset a C in math, etc...[/quote]

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