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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Actually, some teachers do provide some math acceleration in k-2. It's not pullout services, and can be as simple as some more advanced worksheets and higher math groups, but there is some differentiating going on.[/quote]

My son gets or used to get these. It really just more worksheets, nothing interesting. The teacher ended up letting him turn the paper over and come up with his own math problems. It keeps him busy and is better than just extra worksheets but neither she nor I would call this meaningful differentiation though I'm sure the MCPS admins that post all over these boards will disagree. Ughh..hate those idiots.

Something is very rotten about this math curriculum. From talking to parents with older kids now in 2.0 Algebra - is Algebra in name only. Don't forget MCPS labels some of the activities in 1st grade "Algebra". They can just replay what they did in 1st grade and call it Algebra in middle school!2.0 seems to be a random mishmash of concepts poorly presented and out of logical order to develop skill or knowledge or the system of math. MCPS admin types don't care though. They don't understand math and as long as they can label it something that they think is impressive, well so be it. There are enough fools who will follow them over them the edge.

Based on what I've seen up until 3rd grade, there is no way kids who aren't very math savvy or are receiving outside instruction would be even remotely ready for real Algebra in middle school with the 2.0 background. MCPS isn't prepping them for real Algebra, its prepping them for the watered down fake 2.0 version.

Its all fine if you think math is worthless subject or only necessary to manage your household budget. [/quote]

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