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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FCPS said they will use a vendor called “EdOptions Academy” to deliver the virtual lessons. Our school will put the kids in a separate room for their Algebra 1 HN virtual lessons. Our AART teacher will be the facilitator to ensure the smooth learning process. We only have 9 kids eligible for this pilot program at our school. Not sure all of them will take this. But I am confident that 4 of us will take the chance and let the kids try at first. If it turns out to be not a good fit, our kids can withdraw and go back to the 7 Grade Math. During the webinar last night, FCPS said that there were kids doing this before. Are there any parents willing to share their experience? Thanks![/quote]

There were about 30 kids taking Algebra 1 every year, using a selection method that was not shared and only at schools where the Principal was willing to suggest it. I want to say that there were 10 or so schools that regularly had kids in Algebra 1 in 6th grade. [/quote]

Do SOL scores show this? Where does FCPs have data to see how many 6th graders were taking before?[/quote]

There are kids who are ready for Algebra 1 in 6th grade, the SOL scores remain strong in Geometry and Algebra 2 for the kids taking Algebra 1 early. The reality is that the kids taking these classes earlier are ready for them. We had DS in math enrichment because ES math was easy for him and he liked math. He was in the 95th percentile on the AMC 8 as a 6th grader. He could handle more complex math.

The SOL scores from 2021-2024 show:

Sixth grade Algebra 1 FCPS:

2021-2022  22  (0 student failed the SOL, 21 Passed Advanced)
2022-2023  31  (1 student failed the SOL, 26 Passed Advanced)
2023-2024  25  (0 student failed the SOL, 24 Passed Advanced)

Seventh grade Algebra 1 FCPS:

2021-2022  1,503  (4 students failed the SOL, 1,050 Passed Advanced)
2022-2023  1,680  (8 students failed the SOL, 1,158 Passed Advanced)
2023-2024  1,829  (6 students failed the SOL, 1,243 Passed Advanced)

Eighth grade Algebra 1 FCPS:

2021-2022  6,045  (367 students failed the SOL, 1,332 Passed Advanced)
2022-2023  6,635  (447 students failed the SOL, 1,538 Passed Advanced)
2023-2024  6,766  (329 students failed the SOL, 1,458 Passed Advanced)

Ninth grade Algebra 1 FCPS:

2021-2022  5,595  (1,096 students failed the SOL, 153 Passed Advanced)
2022-2023  5,908  (994 students failed the SOL, 207 Passed Advanced)
2023-2024  5,374  (802 students failed the SOL, 147 Passed Advanced)[/quote]

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