This will be less likely as E3 math in 3rd and 4th gets fully rolled out. The curriculum doesn't prepare students for 6th grade math in 5th.

This will reduce advanced math students in 6th and lead to less IOWA tests in 6th.

This goal is more students in 8th grade algebra from both directions.

A lot of gen ed kids take advanced math. Gen ed advanced math kids take IOWA and the 7th grade math SOL in 6th, just like the AAP kids. Algebra I eligibility in 7th is the same for both.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?

Unless they are enrolled in advanced math, (math 7) they are not eligible to take the IOWA.

So indirectly aren't eligible to apply for TJ?

With number of AAP classes reduced + equity in place, the number to qualify in IOWA will be reduced considerably. So few students of particular race are stopped indirectly from elementary school itself.

Few years down the lane TJ will have the right mix as the currently elementary school kids bubble up to middle school.

Is my understanding wrong?

No, your understanding is wrong. The admissions eligibility requirements for TJ are Algebra I before or during 8th grade. It used to be standard to take Algebra I in 7th grade but that is changed now.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?

Unless they are enrolled in advanced math, (math 7) they are not eligible to take the IOWA.

So indirectly aren't eligible to apply for TJ?

With number of AAP classes reduced + equity in place, the number to qualify in IOWA will be reduced considerably. So few students of particular race are stopped indirectly from elementary school itself.

Few years down the lane TJ will have the right mix as the currently elementary school kids bubble up to middle school.

Is my understanding wrong?

You need to take Algebra 1 H in 8th grade to be eligible for TJ, which is available for pretty much every student in MS.

AAP classes have not been reduced, the in-pool criteria has been adjusted for each local school but that did nothing regarding the number of AAP classes. I am not sure what makes you think AAP has been reduced in size.

The change in TJ was partially made to acknowledge that kids change and that the school should not be closed to kids who are interested in STEM but were not in AAP.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?

Unless they are enrolled in advanced math, (math 7) they are not eligible to take the IOWA.

So indirectly aren't eligible to apply for TJ?

With number of AAP classes reduced + equity in place, the number to qualify in IOWA will be reduced considerably. So few students of particular race are stopped indirectly from elementary school itself.

Few years down the lane TJ will have the right mix as the currently elementary school kids bubble up to middle school.

Is my understanding wrong?

Our ES broadened the availability of advanced math this year.

And Reid is on the record as wanting more kids to take Algebra I in 8th.

Which would mean more kids eligible to apply to TJ.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?

Unless they are enrolled in advanced math, (math 7) they are not eligible to take the IOWA.

So indirectly aren't eligible to apply for TJ?

With number of AAP classes reduced + equity in place, the number to qualify in IOWA will be reduced considerably. So few students of particular race are stopped indirectly from elementary school itself.

Few years down the lane TJ will have the right mix as the currently elementary school kids bubble up to middle school.

Is my understanding wrong?

Anonymous wrote:Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?

Unless they are enrolled in advanced math, (math 7) they are not eligible to take the IOWA.

Hello All,

What is the option to take IOWA for non AAP student in grade 6?