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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The plan is to include specific outreach to under-represented groups with a goal that intensified classes will mirror the demographics of each school.  They will not be limited to GT-identified students which is why the schools will need to identify to-be-named supports for those kids who might not otherwise step up to the challenge.  The reality is by not offering these classes, APS is actually widening the opportunity gap.  Families with resources are hiring tutors or otherwise getting their children enrichment options outside of school that many lower SES families can't give their kids.

Something like 80% of APS kids take Algebra 1 by 8th grade, as the math track is the only one with an intensified option.  There's clearly a demand for more challenge and rigor.  This superintendent is supportive of that.  He is on the record as saying that he believes that equity involves giving all children a year's worth of academic growth, including those who are academically advanced.  [/quote]

Almost none of the kids that take the 'Algebra exemption' test at my kids' private in Arlington (from APS MS) pass it.   Scores like 58% from an all A-intensified Algebra APS student are not unheard of.  They re-take it in 9th.  That is why so many APS kids crash and burn on the intensified pathway down the road.  The basics aren't there and math builds.[/quote]

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