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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Finally, how many kids are honestly going behind calc BC by their senior year? That’s so incredibly rare and you’re acting as though it’s the norm.[/quote]

I just did some searching, and the consensus across 7-8 different sites I checked is that only about 20% of American high school students even take Calculus.

Incidentally, I did come across several reports from legitimate sites and university websites warning about premature pushes into advanced math.

This is a very DCUM problem. Clearly students are getting into universities without rushing to take BC Calc. I think we can all calm down a bit about this.[/quote]

This is a DCUM message board so clearly it impacts some of our kids who want to major in math or science in college and go to a competitive college, even if it’s UMD.[/quote]

And I’m sure they will. So what’s the problem, exactly? If your child goes to MCPS, I suspect you’re happy they offer so many advanced Math classes. If your child attends private, then it’s likely they are still on track to take Calc before graduation (and is therefore still “ahead.”) I’m not seeing the problem.

And if they aren’t on track to take Calc, then they have good company and will still get into colleges.[/quote]

The discussion is about MCPS.  And, certain majors for UMD and other schools are extremely competitive, so they absolutely need Calculus in HS.[/quote]

How many times do we have to tell you that taking Algebra in 8th grade still puts a kid on track for calc in high school?[/quote]

If a child has the ability - which can be demonstrated by assessments - why shouldn’t they be able to take Algebra in 6th grade? Students will only be able to achieve the maximum level MCPS provides access to.

It may not be convenient for MCPS when a child demonstrates a unique gift in a subject area. However, should that child’s gift be squashed so he/she can fit in with the middle 50%?

Students can only rise up to the expectations and opportunities MCPS sets for them.[/quote]

Do we need to remind you again of the many studies showing that over-acceleration in math can be detrimental, even for kids who understand the material?

I also seriously doubt there’s more than a very select few kids who truly can handle Algebra in 6th grade. [/quote]

If the focus of MCPS was to teach students at their own pace, more students would be ready.

My child took Algebra in 6th grade but I had to advocate for his testing and advancement in elementary for him to have the opportunity. He was an A student in math who eventually did go to a private with a STEM program so he could receive higher acceleration than his MCPS high school offered.

Being able to demonstrate his unique gifts in math and science with his performance in high level classes, my son received competitive college offers and academic scholarships.

The MCPS attitude was to put up roadblocks to slow him down to fit in with the middle 50%. The private model was to let him shine and offer classes even if only a few students were in the class.[/quote]

Wonder what the “private school kids are slow at math” have to say about this. [/quote]

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