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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How is it possible for a 13 year old to be in a multivariable calculus camp?  What would be the point of even trying to push your kid ahead this far? [/quote]

Some people just like math.  MV Calculus at 13 is not really as advanced as you think.  Certainly within reason for a gifted math student.

Hope they are enjoying the journey. [/quote]

You don’t know if it’s really MVC, or how deep the understanding is. MVC at 13 is definitely advanced, about 6 years ahead of current grade, maybe something like Algebra in 3rd, but it’s harder for more advanced courses.

To be that advanced it is impossible without a massive support from the parents or tutors, which is not necessarily a bad thing, if we’re fine with parents teaching their kids how to read we should be fine with them teaching Calculus. [/quote]

Not really.  My parents bought me a Cyclo-Teacher product from World Book Encyclopedia back in the 60s.  I enjoyed math and taught myself Calculus in 8th grade using the product.  No tutors or parental help.  [/quote]

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