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[quote=Anonymous][quote]And the old system had many kids who seemed quite skilled in ES and able to go very fast..but when HS came around, they were not prepared. I wish my kids had had a more slow and steady approach. They are in advanced math classes and do well...but I know they should able to do much more in their heads then they do for example.[/quote]

The problem here wasn't the acceleration it was the lack of rigor, especially in the upper levels. Slowing things down and forcing constant boring repetition doesn't create deeper understanding. You don't understand the meaning of word more deeply by saying it very S_L_O_W_L_Y again and again.

The problem in high school are the quality of teaching gets very sketchy fast. Some teachers are great and some barely understand the math they are presenting. The tests and quizzes are far too easy then and now. Students don't get to see their tests, quizzes and exams to study or learn where they are making mistakes.

The ES students are not learning math deeper, they are simply learning less math. [/quote]

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