Anonymous
Post 01/10/2014 12:18     Subject: Re:What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
And this is why American students can't compete with Finland, Korea, and Poland...low expectations.

So how many children in those countries take Calculus BC at age 13?
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2014 09:51     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Robinson Secondary is wonderful. The school is really well run.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2014 22:41     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.


Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.


In their other schools, BASIS has a great track record for AP calculus and other testing. Like I said there is only a handful of kids taking the highest track to be on schedule for calculus in 8th grade which BASIS has done successfully at their other schools. All students are given diagnostics to place them appropriately into the right level of math and are re-assessed frequently. Most of the students are on track for Algebra 1 in 7th grade and will not take calculus in 8th grade. But at the least the option exists for advanced learners. They also have the Leap program for other disciplines such as science, language arts, etc.


I'd be very curious to see how those students do in the long run. I know FCPS is reconsidering pushing so many kids into 7th grade algebra because they feel they may not be ready. I can't imagine mor than 1 kid a year who could really handle Calculus BC in 8th grade.


And this is why American students can't compete with Finland, Korea, and Poland...low expectations.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 22:21     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.


Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.


In their other schools, BASIS has a great track record for AP calculus and other testing. Like I said there is only a handful of kids taking the highest track to be on schedule for calculus in 8th grade which BASIS has done successfully at their other schools. All students are given diagnostics to place them appropriately into the right level of math and are re-assessed frequently. Most of the students are on track for Algebra 1 in 7th grade and will not take calculus in 8th grade. But at the least the option exists for advanced learners. They also have the Leap program for other disciplines such as science, language arts, etc.


I'd be very curious to see how those students do in the long run. I know FCPS is reconsidering pushing so many kids into 7th grade algebra because they feel they may not be ready. I can't imagine mor than 1 kid a year who could really handle Calculus BC in 8th grade.



It is interesting that BASIS has chosen to use Saxon Math for everyone including the most advanced kids. I would rather see the advanced learners use AOPS (Art of Problem Solving) Math and have those 5th graders do AOPS pre-Alg instead then Alg, geometry, number theory, probability, Alg. 2. AOPS is much, much more challenging. That being said I would rather my 5th grader do Alg. at basis than 5th grade Everyday Math.
Anonymous
Post 01/08/2014 06:52     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.


Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.


In their other schools, BASIS has a great track record for AP calculus and other testing. Like I said there is only a handful of kids taking the highest track to be on schedule for calculus in 8th grade which BASIS has done successfully at their other schools. All students are given diagnostics to place them appropriately into the right level of math and are re-assessed frequently. Most of the students are on track for Algebra 1 in 7th grade and will not take calculus in 8th grade. But at the least the option exists for advanced learners. They also have the Leap program for other disciplines such as science, language arts, etc.


I'd be very curious to see how those students do in the long run. I know FCPS is reconsidering pushing so many kids into 7th grade algebra because they feel they may not be ready. I can't imagine mor than 1 kid a year who could really handle Calculus BC in 8th grade.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 10:16     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:Takoma Park middle school math/science magnet is probably the gold standard.


What about Roberto Clemente middle school math/science magnet?
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 09:39     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.


Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.


In their other schools, BASIS has a great track record for AP calculus and other testing. Like I said there is only a handful of kids taking the highest track to be on schedule for calculus in 8th grade which BASIS has done successfully at their other schools. All students are given diagnostics to place them appropriately into the right level of math and are re-assessed frequently. Most of the students are on track for Algebra 1 in 7th grade and will not take calculus in 8th grade. But at the least the option exists for advanced learners. They also have the Leap program for other disciplines such as science, language arts, etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 08:20     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Anonymous wrote:BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.


Waiting eagerly to hear how these 8th graders do on the AP Calculus BC exam.
Anonymous
Post 01/07/2014 07:44     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Takoma Park middle school math/science magnet is probably the gold standard.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 21:22     Subject: Re:What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Basis has only had its doors open for 1 1/2 years. The jury is definitely still out for the DC based one.

Longfellow's math department is deep and not just a one man show. Mr. Williams' teaching style does not fit all learning styles, but there are other math teachers who have differnt teaching styles.

I don't know much about Montgomery County but it certainly turns out excellent students.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 20:58     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
MCPS HGC/magnet programs seem to do pretty well at this.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 20:55     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
Longfellow Middle School. Home of Vern Williams.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 20:31     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
That seems insane to me. There can't possibly be that many kids that are ready for that.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 19:54     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
BASIS DC hands down if you have an accelerated math leaner. A handful of kids took Algebra 1 last year in 5th grade and are taking Algebra 2 in 6th grade. These kids on are on track to take Calculus in 8th grade.
Anonymous
Post 01/06/2014 16:11     Subject: What elementary/middle schools have the strongest math programs?
DC area -- public or private -- which schools do you thing do the best job at teaching math?