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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]21:05 here.
Sorry, I should have said that I don't have experience with Flint Hill but wanted to share my experience comparing 4th grade Social Studies between AAP and GenEd.

I do think they teach the same basic information, yes, but AAP goes into a lot more detail, and definitely does a lot more testing.  
I also forgot to mention that in AAP, DC2 got cumulative tests in Social Studies with every single unit test. Two separate tests were given, one for the current unit, and then another one that covers everything from the very beginning of school. I thought it was a bit of overkill myself but DC2 never complained about it. It was amazing how much work they were doing in the classroom when all the kids are able to keep up with that pace.

I can see a school's attempt to teach the AAP curriculum to GenEd, but I think there will be some kids who would struggle with it- such as my DC1. Knowing from their WISC scores that they were similar in ability but their motivation and learning styles are so different. Would they come out with the same kind of basic knowledge? I think so. It's about finding the best fit for the child.

In a mixed GenEd and AAP classroom, I just don't see how the teacher can pace and differentiate effectively to where all the kids are getting maximum benefit.

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OP here. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This is exactly what I am fearing is likely to happen at FH. [/quote]

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