Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 11:56     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:Why is taking precal in 9th grade a good idea? Then calc in 10th. Then you can take diff eq and multivar. Then linear algebra and stats. And take all of them again in college?

Allows for more time to be spent towards learning calculus. DC did precal in 9th, and followed it up with two years of solid calculus foundation - Calc AB in 10th and Calc BC in 11th, and did Multivar/Linear in Senior year.
Colleges give credits for AP Calc AB and BC, so for middle class families like ours it turned out to be a huge money saver to take them HS.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 11:08     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Many kids are already having Pre-calculus and AP pre-calculus in 8th grade
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 10:11     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Why is taking precal in 9th grade a good idea? Then calc in 10th. Then you can take diff eq and multivar. Then linear algebra and stats. And take all of them again in college?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 09:13     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report
They also need principal permission.

Do they provide permission easily if scores are good?

It’s not specifically about your kid. Many principals, for whatever reason, don’t participate in the 6th grade algebra track. If your school doesn’t participate, you’re out of luck.

If your kid got a CogAT Q of 145 or higher, you should ask the AART or principal about your options.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 09:06     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
They use the 2nd grade CogAT. If your school participates, they’ll look at the kids who meet the CogAT and SOL benchmarks right after the 4th grade math SOL.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 07:28     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report

In 4th grade, what triggers Gatehouse to conduct additional testing? Is it parent requested?


Do they conduct a second COGAT or it’s the same one done in 2nd grade? (Kid got into LIV AAP)
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 06:54     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report

In 4th grade, what triggers Gatehouse to conduct additional testing? Is it parent requested?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 01:44     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report
They also need principal permission.

Do they provide permission easily if scores are good?
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 01:37     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:It appears there are two options for advanced math students:

Option 1 (no summer course):
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6th grade: Algebra 1
7th grade: Geometry
8th grade: Algebra 2
9th grade: Precalculus

Option 2 (with summer course):
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7th grade: Algebra 1
7th grade Summer: Geometry
8th grade: Algebra 2
9th grade: Precalculus

I prefer Option 1. Far too many early grade years are spent on computational math, and too few middle grade years on prealgebra and algebra concepts. Algebra1 in 6th grade is a good balance.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 01:36     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Anonymous wrote:from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report
They also need principal permission.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 01:26     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
DD took summer geometry in 7th, and it was more of a review, since enrichment already covered geometry before that summer. I wouldn't suggest Summer Geometry if going in cold.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 00:54     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
It appears there are two options for advanced math students:

Option 1 (no summer course):
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6th grade: Algebra 1
7th grade: Geometry
8th grade: Algebra 2
9th grade: Precalculus

Option 2 (with summer course):
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7th grade: Algebra 1
7th grade Summer: Geometry
8th grade: Algebra 2
9th grade: Precalculus



Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 00:47     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
DC like your older child was fluent with math and found elementary math too easy. Having participated in math olympiad and math counts was able to do above grade math with ease. We too ended up enrolling DC in summer geometry, and has been doing great so far in 8th grade algebra 2 full year.
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 00:41     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
from another thread....

To take Algebra I in 6th grade, the kid must:
Score 145 or higher on the CogAT Quant section
Score a 575 or higher on their 4th grade SOL
have the support of their 4th grade AAP/advanced math teacher.

Then, if they meet all of these at the end of 4th grade, Gatehouse will conduct additional testing. Kids who meet those benchmarks will be jumped up to 6th grade AAP math when in 5th grade.

In 5th grade, they need a 91st percentile or higher score on the IAAT as well as a pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL to be eligible for Algebra in 6th grade.
report
Anonymous
Post 05/04/2024 00:40     Subject: Algebra 1 in 6th grade, followed by normal pace
Our older child is currently excelling in precalculus in 9th grade but took summer geometry after 7th grade algebra 1. As our younger child finishes 4th grade, we want to avoid summer geometry, and have come to understand that planning for Algebra 1 in 6th grade is preferable, followed by full year math courses. Could someone outline the process for making this request?