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Please answer this question then. Will kids be able to take Algebra in 7th and post-Calc in 12th?  If so, what’s the difference between VPMI and what we have now?[/quote]

As far as we know, there will no longer be post-calc options (unless you're taking summer school on your own.) Obviously, that could change, but right now [b]everything we have seen[/b] indicates that VMPI precludes post-calc math in K-12 schools.[/quote]

Not "everything": 
[i]The traditional high school pathway culminating in the study of Calculus or other advanced courses is not being eliminated. [/i][/quote]

As explained already, this is categorically false.  Algebra- Geometry- Algebra 2- Precalculus is the traditional pathway, and this is eliminated.
Replaced by a pathway of Essential Concepts 7, Essential Concepts 8, Integrated Math 9, Integrated Math 10, plus an insufficient year 11.
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Speculation... 
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You have posted that algebra is eliminated under the new standards.  The traditional pathway is eliminated.  [/quote]

You mean algebra as a standalone course listed in a course catalog? Sure. But it seems like they aren't as literal as you - they mean the pathway to cover that content will still exist. [b]Algebra content will still be taught (spiraled w/geometry&alg2) in various course offerings, accelerations, tracks, years, etc. [/b]

VDOE now says it's up to the school districts to decide how to implement. 
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NP  This is the worst part of the whole proposal.[/quote]

Latest from latest VMPI website (4/26 @ 8:49pm):

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* The VMPI initiative imagines math instruction for students that integrates existing math content into blended courses for students typically in grades 8-10.

* The content from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 is not being eliminated by VMPI, but rather the content of these courses will be blended into a seamless progression of connected learning. This encourages students to connect mathematical concepts and develop a much deeper and more relevant understanding of each concept within its context and relevance.

* The foundation of VMPI’s integrated mathematics content approach is common in many countries, including in countries that are our chief global competitors.
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