Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 13:53     Subject: Alg 1 vs Honors Alg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought MCPS only offered regular algebra 1 (which can be taken as early as 6th grade). Honors appears to start with Geometry.


Advanced Math in MS (assigned cohorts by county)
6th - pre algebra
7th - algebra
8th - geometry


They don't advertise it but about 1/3 the middle schools allow Algebra and they just get mixed in with the 7/8th graders. The issue is Algebra 2 as some schools offer it and some don't. So those kids have to be sent to the HS.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 13:33     Subject: Alg 1 vs Honors Alg
Anonymous wrote:Which classes don't have textbooks at home?

Up through algebra 1 so far my kids brings the eureka combined textbook/workbook home for homework.

And eureka has materials on web for free too.


The materials on the web are slightly out of date and not exactly the same as what MCPS uses.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 13:04     Subject: Alg 1 vs Honors Alg
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It’s about the pacing. Check with your student and student’s teacher. Honors math classes pick up steam quickly, particular as you start accumulating them. Math is a subject that builds on itself, so students need a really good grasp and understanding to do well in the upper level classes. Assess your students Math level and ability. Honor is fine if Math is their thing or they are willing to put in the work.

People will try to tell you otherwise, but the number of students who then need a tutor at the Hn Alg2 and Hn Pre-Cal level should be enough to convince folks that it’s not for everyone.


It's not always the case that kids needing tutors are misplaced. With different pedagogies being used and more emphasis on small group work, kids don't always get enough direct instruction in some classes and don't have textbooks to use at home. Kids that have already covered the material with RSM or AoPS are fine but kids who haven't may struggle. In these cases, tutors provide the direct instruction that they're not getting at school.


+1
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 12:46     Subject: Alg 1 vs Honors Alg
Anonymous wrote:Which classes don't have textbooks at home?

Up through algebra 1 so far my kids brings the eureka combined textbook/workbook home for homework.

And eureka has materials on web for free too.


This is a thread about Algebra, not elementary school math. And I would not call Eureka workbooks, textbooks.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2023 12:06     Subject: Alg 1 vs Honors Alg
Which classes don't have textbooks at home?

Up through algebra 1 so far my kids brings the eureka combined textbook/workbook home for homework.

And eureka has materials on web for free too.