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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]AOPS isn't for most kids. They spend 75% of their time focusing on esoteric contest math tricks while skipping over basic skills.[/quote]

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Don’t expect your kids to learn any algebra if they’ve never had it before. They do not spend much time teaching it. Instead does math tricks. It might be okay for those that already had it. Some parents don’t check and assume that it is doing good. But it’s a waste of money. You’ll get more from Khan. And it’s free.[/quote]
What do you mean teaching tricks? Last year, my kids were virtual and I didn't really see this during class. Can you give examples? The teacher would usually go over material, ask questions/encourage participation. I know they have math competitions, maybe in those classes?[/quote]

I think there's one PP who saw only the competition classes or has some axe to grind against AoPS.  My DD is good at math but not in any way a math genius.  She took BA 4, BA5, and pre-Algebra through AoPS.  Those helped her easily qualify for 7th grade Algebra in FCPS and gave her the foundation such that school Algebra and Geometry have been very easy for her.  She has no interest in contest math and hasn't competed in anything.  [/quote]

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