Anonymous wrote:Back to the original question:

I don't think the Math labels are as cut and dry as they used to be. Students are learning Algebraic concepts and problem solving skills in elementary school in an age appropriate way. This is a great way to introduce them to these concepts instead of jumping from number based calculation drills to factoring.
So yes, algebraic concepts are being taught in 6th grade at may of the independent schools.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone else so confused by the sarcasm here that they can't follow what these jokesters are saying? Has this just become another private school vs. public school thread?

Do you think it was a public school parent inquiring whether our schools would dare offer pre-algebra in 6th grade? Blasphemy don't ya think?

my pleasure. the public school psycho accelerated parents told me so, as well as the bible. lords will and all. you know. math is the only thing that counts. math counts!

Anonymous wrote:He was. I didn't know that. Again, thanks for the information. Your wisdom and insights are appreciated.

Anonymous wrote:

You're more than welcome. I'm glad that the super accelerated math kids that you know are so wildly successful. I'm sure that also includes their ability to actually speak with other kids their age and not be total outcasts. It isn't just about hyper speed in 'learning' math. Kids can be accelerated, while at the same time, oh, i don't know, actually learning how to communicate with other children instead of churn out math answers. Imagine, knowing math, and being socially aware, creative, able to creatively construct a paper, have friends, smile. Yeah, fact of the matter is that no matter what public school you are in, you are still bound by the standardized tests, and you will be taught to a test, you won't have anywhere near the resources, no matter how much you try to talk yourself into thinking that accelerating children into hyper drive math 'achievement' is what should be done, it isn't. I'm wondering how many of your 40 percent of students in Finalist stages of national merit scholarships can have a conversation about anything other than their parents forcing them into advanced placement classes.

I agree entirely. These graduates, as you write, from TJ and public magnets, "accelerated in math at an early age, can't speak, are outcasts, can't communicate with others, are not socially aware, or can creatively construct a paper or smile. They are beholdened to standardized tests and are taught to the test". No amount of drive or education will ever yield these kids the resources you have. I am glad our private schools do not use or teach to standardized tests and all our graduates are socially aware, can speak and communicate with others, are socially aware and do not use or prepare for any standardized tests. We should be proud our kids do not avail themselves to test prep services or classes offered by our esteemed private schools. No matter how little our kids study or how small their drive we get all the resources. That is the Lord's wish after all.

You're more than welcome. I'm glad that the super accelerated math kids that you know are so wildly successful. I'm sure that also includes their ability to actually speak with other kids their age and not be total outcasts. It isn't just about hyper speed in 'learning' math. Kids can be accelerated, while at the same time, oh, i don't know, actually learning how to communicate with other children instead of churn out math answers. Imagine, knowing math, and being socially aware, creative, able to creatively construct a paper, have friends, smile. Yeah, fact of the matter is that no matter what public school you are in, you are still bound by the standardized tests, and you will be taught to a test, you won't have anywhere near the resources, no matter how much you try to talk yourself into thinking that accelerating children into hyper drive math 'achievement' is what should be done, it isn't. I'm wondering how many of your 40 percent of students in Finalist stages of national merit scholarships can have a conversation about anything other than their parents forcing them into advanced placement classes.