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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At our school meeting, the AP was discouraging 5th grades to sign up.

We are not singing up, not because child is not capable but because we don’t supplement math and he doesn’t know prealgebra. We don’t want to get a tutor, parents are responsible to for getting these kids up to speed.[/quote]
Glad you made what's the right choice for your family. The A1H program is just one of many options for 6th graders, and there is no pressure to participate. Every child learns at their own pace. Focusing on what works best for your student will bring you peace of mind. Just know and accept there are hundreds of other advanced students.  [/quote]

PP: I agree with you that many rising 6th graders in FCPS would benefit from a challenge, but not 1000s.

Did you know that 2 years ago, you had to have a COGAT of 145 to qualify for Algebra 1 in 6 grade? My child is one of 120 (1% of 12,000 current 5th graders) that would qualify under the stricter requirements of 2 years ago. FCPS will have 1000+ 6th graders in Algebra 1 next year, most of them are not ready for it.

As a math major, I think foundation is more important than advancement. I am not worried about my child. I worry about the children that don’t have the support at home and parents don’t understand the gaps these children will have & long term consequences. Taking Algebra 1 again in 7th because they don’t get an A in 6th grade, is not going to fix foundation gaps. I 1000% support the school discouraging the current 5th graders from to take Algebra 1 next year.[/quote]

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