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[quote=Anonymous]the problem of constantly pushing for more advanced math in middle and grade school in this area, is that soon it becomes the standard and parents think their kids are falling behind if they aren't in the most advanced math classes.  It's silly.  I know teachers at our elementary were constantly being pressured by parents to get their kids into Honors Algebra 1 in 7th grade, even though the majority were not ready for that class and even some of the kids who passed the 7th grade SOL and scored high enough on the Iowa test, found themselves not ready for the class and forced to repeat it in 8th grade.  I suppose pretty soon we'll start seeing the same thing in the 6th grade -- and of course the Algebra 1 classes will fill up -- probably with a lot of kids who shouldn't be there and slow down the advanced kids who might actually belong there.

Yes, some kids are ready both mentally and maturity-wise for very advanced math at a young age -- in fact, you can usually find these kids teaching themselves advanced math if parents would let them.  That's what my son did, at least.  But I don't think the entire school system needs to be remade to accommodate this small minority of kids.  And I certainly don't think Algebra II for 6th graders should become the norm.  [/quote]

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