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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry, to get back to the original question:

Why would geometry be a pre-req for biology?  And what science do 9th graders at RM take if they can't take biology?  Why does not taking biology in 9th grade preclude them from taking an AP science class in high school?

Can anyone point me in the direction of an explantion of compacted math and the selection process?  I did not know that "compacted math" existed until well into this 4th grade year when my DD told me there is a "compacted math" section.  Is this tracking by another name?

I personally feel like Algebra in the 8th grade is plenty accelerated enough (that was the accelerated track when I was in school - it was challenging enough for me and I was a very good math student who did take AP calc).  I didn't push for my DD to be in compacted math - I think the "on grade level" 2.0 math speed is about right for her.  But please tell me that her ability to take an AP science class in high school will not be determined by the fact that she did not start in compacted math in the 4th grade.
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