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[quote=Anonymous][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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Unclench!

I  not say they are failures. Yes. I designed surveys and worked as a statistician in my 20's so I understand the sample size. Do you have as similar sample size of kids that took Algebra in 9th grade that shows they are failures?

I am not saying kids are failure if they take Algebra in 8th, or 7th, or 6th ... I am saying there is NO proof that NOT accelerating affects their ability to be successful in the future.

There is a link to the study above.

The study actually show (if you care about test scores, which I don't but you seem to think they define a person) a negative affect for 87% who take Algebra too early.

My  is not that people who accelerate are failures. My point is that kids who take Algebra in 8th or 9th are not doomed.[/quote]

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