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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anyone doing pre-calculus does not make them exceptional. More often than not, it is due to tiger parenting, paid coaching. If the kid is truly exceptional, top 1% TJ or not, they would thrive. The aim is to provide more equity and provide level field to kids across NoVA.[/quote]

Merely taking pre-calculus in 8th isn't exceptional.  Earning straight As in all of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calc is exceptional for an 8th grader.  Many kids who sailed through Algebra I struggle later in Geometry, Algebra II, or pre-calc.  The straight A kid isn't one of those and is likely to thrive with TJ math.

Also, in FCPS, the kids taking pre-calc in 8th are few and far between.    [/quote]
Do you realize that the 8th graders doing precalculus are almost 100% likely to have gotten As in all their math classes? Otherwise they wouldn't be doing precalc in 8th, duh.[/quote]

Do you think it has anything to do with spending so much on outside enrichment?[/quote]
Not necessarily. Outside enrichment doesn't have to be expensive. Also some kids are lucky to have parents who can teach them math at home.[/quote]

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