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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got a response from Tina about the specific pathway to calculus. 
One of the many options that is being proposed is that a student could take grade 6 and 7 mathematics; essential concepts courses in grades 8, 9, and 10; pre-calculus in grade 11; and calculus in grade 12.  Many other options and pathways will also be available.

Sincerely,
Tina

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The problem with this response is if your middle schooler is in a single heterogeneous classroom with insufficient differentiation from 6th-10th grade, it is [b]highly unlikely she will be ready for higher level math. [/b]The issue is less about calculus in 12th than it is the removal of differentiated math options in earlier grades. [/quote]

Advanced kids can only learn in advanced classrooms?  :roll: 
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Of course not, but in a truly heterogenous classroom the abilities/knowledge could be spread across 3 or more grade levels.  Trust me, the teacher will not be focused on the 3 or 4 kids working one or two grade levels ahead.  Differentiation meaning "here's some extra word problems while I work with the kids who are struggling" is not teaching.  I'm not bashing teachers, asking them to differentiate Grade 7 math to kids at a 5th grade level and an 8th or 9th grade level is unfair to them and to the kids whose needs aren't met.[/quote]

So then how will learners not “be ready for higher level math”?  :roll: 
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