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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I took algebra in 9th. I have a degree in Math and a Masters in Computer Science.

Is your belief, which is based on 1 sample size, real or imagined?[/quote]

Let's check out a sample of 3 schools in the area (e.g., Takoma Park Magnet, Blair Magnet and TJ) where the sample size  of students that are 2 standard deviations from the norm in their mathematics performance (achievement, acceleration, accomplishment in mathematics) is &gt;1.   Most were done with Algebra and even Geometry by 9th grade. 
In other words, they are head and shoulders and light years ahead than most in mathematics (check out their SAT stats, AP stats, NMF stats, Mathcounts, Math olympiaid, Physics olympiaid stats, Siemens awards for confirmation that I am not lying to you).

Since you are a mathematician you will understand the sample size just shot up from 1 to 1000 just in the DC area.

Do you actually think these graduates from TJ, Takoma and Blair magnet are failures [compared to you] because of their deep expertise and understanding of mathematics?

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