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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, what progression of math classes did your child do in MS to get to honors precalc in 9th? I suspect that the compression was too fast and he lost out of some key skills that are needed for precalc. [/quote]

Usually its Algebra in 6th.  I have a child on this track.  It isn't compressed, but they do miss pre-algebra.  Percale really ramps up and for us its a very different teaching and class style (we are much happier with it but its been a rough few weeks and starting to adjust).[/quote]

Missing pre-algebra (as opposed to cover it on your own, through AoPS, RSM, or another rigorous class) seems like a bad idea. Kids could leave algebra 2 without a deep understanding of the concepts, which puts them at a distinct disadvantage for pre-calc. [/quote]

It depends on the classes/teachers.  My kid skipped aim/pre-algebra and it was fine.  The difference is the teaching style, which for us is much stronger and much more homework/classwork and actual teaching.    [/quote]

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