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[quote=Anonymous]I anticipate significant attrition over time.

I suspect about half the kids or more do not belong in this class.  Generally speaking, very few kids who cannot pull at least a B+ should remain in algebra 1 in 6th grade.  American education system wants the children to take the highest level classes they can comprehensively succeed in.  Math is a sequence, it builds on itself.  Any child who is struggling in algebra 1 in 6th grade would be well advised to repeat the c class in 7th.

That said, we are grateful for the opportunity for my child to take this class, and will do all the support at home to make sure that she is successful.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Total time may be similar or even greater at MS, but I think the consistency of daily instruction is an advantage. Sure, if we were talking about like 30 mins or less a day maybe there'd be a preference for longer blocks 2-3x per week, but 60-70 minutes daily is preferable to a few days with 90-180 mins.[/quote]

And potentially smaller class sizes.

I am curious how many parents choose to opt out of the program. I know a few people have reported that half the kids moved to AAP 6th grade class but I am curious if that is the case at many of the schools.[/quote][/quote]

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