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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How drastic is the difference in education and peer group.  My first is in AAP and it’s a good fit. My second one is bright and in advanced math, but otherwise gen ed.   Have you noticed major differences in both ES and middle school? [/quote]

Both my kids are in AAP and my sister's kids are in gen ed. Yes, there was a big difference, but only in Elementary School.  Mostly because the AAP class can go through the material a lot quicker.  There were kids that didn't even need to learn a lesson because they were so advanced because of Kumon and those types of supplemental education.  In gen ed teachers are supposed to differentiate in the classroom, my niece and nephew both were with the advanced groups in reading and math.  In middle school the difference is not so much if your child takes Honors classes.  My sister's kids took all honors, and the curriculum is almost identical to the AAP curriculum (our kids are in the same schools and similar ages).  My kids had a few extra projects, but that's it.  In high school there is no AAP.  My niece is super smart and is taking all honors and 2 AP classes.  My oldest son may be "gifted" in IQ, but is not driven at all and has ADHD.  He is taking 3 honors classes in HS and that is a lot for him, we are thinking he should take less next year.  Every kid is different.  If you see that your kid is willing and apt to take supplemental math, then you should do it.  My kids were in lots of sports, and had no interest in academic endeavors outside of school.  [/quote]

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