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https://www.fcps.edu/academics/graduation-requirements-and-course-planning/high-school-course-sequencing/mathematics

Student 1 Math Progression by Grade:
9th Algebra 1 Part 1, 10th Algebra 1, 11th Geometry, 12th Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis

Student 2 Math Progression by Grade:
7th Algebra 1H, 8th Geometry H, 9th Algebra 2H, 10th Pre-calculus H, 11th AP Calculus BC, 12th Multivariable Calculus & Linear Algebra

What is the Equity concern here? Is it that Student 2 graduates high school having learnt more math than Student 1? [b]Is Equity trying t figure out how to limit Student 2's math learning?[/b] [/quote]

YES.  Closing the racial achievement gap - from the top down - is precisely what FCPS is doing:

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1066612.page

FCPS is following a trend pioneered on the West Coast:

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/california-math-framework-algebra/675509/

It is sad and pathetic how many here are trying to astroturf what is actually happening in our public schools.  Do not be mislead:  it is happening.

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as an idea to achieve equity, why not make math a no-grad subject.  That way everyone is equal in math, whether student learns it or not.  [/quote]

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