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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Asians rule [/quote]

Between the math competitions, spelling bees, and computer science competitions- Asians are definitely the majority of representation.  Not all wealthy either-putting education as a high priority is cultural.  Wish more families did [/quote]

BUT, we don’t need everyone excelling in math and high tech work.  Most careers don’t involved very advanced math.   But students aiming for a STEM career need to prioritize it.  [/quote]

Elementary students and most middle school students have not settled on a career yet.  The future career is an unknown. (Sure, a tiny number of very very rare exceptions to this might exist.) Yet those are the exact ages where a strong math foundation needs to be established yo even have the option for a STEM degree in college or future STEM career.

Having a solid math foundation is about not closing doors prematurely for students in elementary and middle schools.

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There are plenty of students who know that they have zero interest in  STEM careers, or finance or economics or anything close to that.  By middle school they have a good idea of what classes they enjoy and which classes are miserable grinds.

Every student needs to have a solid math foundation.   Not every student needs to accelerate math or be in advanced classes.  I would hope that the kids who spent their free time at a math school and math summer programs use these skills in a career they enjoy.  [/quote]

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