Anonymous wrote:I spoke with math teacher at BASIS and was told that these are some of the courses they have offered post calculus at other BASIS schools:

AP Statistics
Differential Equations
Multi-variable calculus
Category Theory

I am not too worried about post calculus courses since one could always supplement with AOPS if one was so inclined

Diff Eq + Linear Algebra makes a good 1-year course, and a heavy theoretical approach to multivariate calculus is a good 1-year course. Category theory is applied economics/politics (interesting, but not particularly heavy), and statistics is a bit of a joke if you have dreams of being a STEM major. Now, if they'd do calculus-based prob & stats combined with AP prep, I'd be a happy camper. Theoretical multivariate calculus, probability and statistical analysis, linear algebra and diff eq, and intro to abstract math. :drool:

Category theory as a chapter of an intro to abstract math would also be great. But, DS has mathematicians for BOTH parents, so our expectations are a bit unrealistic. NOBODY in town meets our expectations on math content. Basis is hands-down the best there is until you go online.

Maybe they'll let us substitute a couple of online courses through Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, or Stanford... Stanford OHS sets the gold standard for high school math right now.

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Anonymous wrote:Stuart Hobson

Really? The 6th graders take algebra? What text?

Who said 6th? The question was about 7th grade. Looks to me like my child (SH, 6th, honors) does some pre-Algebra, not Algebra. But I imagine that could be a matter of definition. I find the speed exactly right: challenging, even for someone who has a knack for it, but thorough and repetitive enough to build a solid foundation.

I spoke with math teacher at BASIS and was told that these are some of the courses they have offered post calculus at other BASIS schools:

AP Statistics
Differential Equations
Multi-variable calculus
Category Theory

I am not too worried about post calculus courses since one could always supplement with AOPS if one was so inclined

[quote=Anonymous]Which schools offer Algebra I in 7th grade or earlier?[/quote]

The normal course sequence at BASIS is Algebra 1 in 7th grade unless you kid is in the Leap program which would entail Algebra 1 in 5th or 6th grade.

Anonymous wrote:Basis does not start algebra in grade 5! They do placement testing and the highest you can get placed in grade 5 is prealgebra!

Actually several kids took Algebra 1 last in 5th grade and are now taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. I know this for a fact.

Anonymous wrote:Stuart Hobson

Really? The 6th graders take algebra? What text?

Need to check out Hart Middle School in SE. Great Algebra program. You won't be disappointed.

How about at Washington Latin? What percentage of kids in 7th take Algebra?

Deal students can start at 7th.

Anonymous wrote:Basis does not start algebra in grade 5! They do placement testing and the highest you can get placed in grade 5 is prealgebra!

There are a number of kids in Algebra I, but like all of their LEAP programs, you have to explicitly request testing for it. They aren't trying to rush everyone through, but some kids are actually ready. Their parents know who they are.

DS is now in Algebra II in 6th. He is getting A's, but we're still worried that it is too fast. In the long run, solid skills are far more important than speed, and we aren't convinced that Basis can provide 4 years of quality post-Calculus math. Statistics should be a second math class in a year, not a primary class -- the content is just not university-quality for STEM majors (though it is great for non-STEM majors).

Basis does not start algebra in grade 5! They do placement testing and the highest you can get placed in grade 5 is prealgebra!

Hart Middle School

BASIS - DC started Algebra I in 5th.

Stuart Hobson

Which schools offer Algebra I in 7th grade or earlier?