Anonymous
12/16/2023 22:00
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Well then they probably were accelerated by taking 7th grade algebra and are now at TJ, which is generally what this thread has been about. Maybe they don't know that 7th grade algebra is accelerated too.
Yes, but many kids are accelerated to Algebra in 5th or 6th. It's just not consistent since this is only an option at the wealthy schools.
Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough of those types of kids at poorer schools. It’s not financially feasible for one or two kids. Too bad.
Privilege...
Yep parents work hard to give them that. Good for them.
Anonymous
12/16/2023 20:20
Subject: If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Think long and hard. (If not gunning for TJ), does the student really need to master math beyond Calculus - in high school?
They will have a full schedule, beyond math. They will have other interests, beyond school. Do not advance them because it's flattering that they've been offered this choice. Don't advance them because parents in their (current) friend circle can't resist the accolades.
Why not? Only water, air and some food are real needs in life.
Keep reading past the first paragraph.
I read it, and it doesn’t address it. That’s why I asked.
You say they’ll take other classes. Actually, if they accelerate in math in middle school, they’ll get 2-4+ hs credits out of the way and could have more time for other electives, so taking hs math early would help.
If they like math then they can continue with more math and they’ll be happy.
So why not?
Anonymous
12/16/2023 17:28
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Well then they probably were accelerated by taking 7th grade algebra and are now at TJ, which is generally what this thread has been about. Maybe they don't know that 7th grade algebra is accelerated too.
Yes, but many kids are accelerated to Algebra in 5th or 6th. It's just not consistent since this is only an option at the wealthy schools.
Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough of those types of kids at poorer schools. It’s not financially feasible for one or two kids. Too bad.
Privilege...
Anonymous
12/15/2023 20:37
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Well then they probably were accelerated by taking 7th grade algebra and are now at TJ, which is generally what this thread has been about. Maybe they don't know that 7th grade algebra is accelerated too.
Yes, but many kids are accelerated to Algebra in 5th or 6th. It's just not consistent since this is only an option at the wealthy schools.
Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough of those types of kids at poorer schools. It’s not financially feasible for one or two kids. Too bad.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 16:56
Subject: If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
My kid started algebra in 3rd grade. I’m teaching. About ready to start algebra 2/trig books.
I took the same math every year from 6-8 due to going to a poor school with no books. Waste of time. I was bored
I took the same math every year from 6-8 due to going to a poor school with no books. Waste of time. I was bored
Anonymous
12/15/2023 16:52
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Well then they probably were accelerated by taking 7th grade algebra and are now at TJ, which is generally what this thread has been about. Maybe they don't know that 7th grade algebra is accelerated too.
Yes, but many kids are accelerated to Algebra in 5th or 6th. It's just not consistent since this is only an option at the wealthy schools.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 15:25
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Well then they probably were accelerated by taking 7th grade algebra and are now at TJ, which is generally what this thread has been about. Maybe they don't know that 7th grade algebra is accelerated too.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 12:25
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
My kid took algebra in 6th. Now a college junior majoring in math. No regrets. In fact, he wishes he had taken more DE math classes in HS.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 12:25
Subject: If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Think long and hard. (If not gunning for TJ), does the student really need to master math beyond Calculus - in high school?
They will have a full schedule, beyond math. They will have other interests, beyond school. Do not advance them because it's flattering that they've been offered this choice. Don't advance them because parents in their (current) friend circle can't resist the accolades.
Why not? Only water, air and some food are real needs in life.
Keep reading past the first paragraph.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 12:12
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
I'm guessing the one that has 4th graders since they were talking about a 3rd grader who was algebra-ready.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 11:25
Subject: If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Think long and hard. (If not gunning for TJ), does the student really need to master math beyond Calculus - in high school?
They will have a full schedule, beyond math. They will have other interests, beyond school. Do not advance them because it's flattering that they've been offered this choice. Don't advance them because parents in their (current) friend circle can't resist the accolades.
Why not? Only water, air and some food are real needs in life.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 10:33
Subject: If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Think long and hard. (If not gunning for TJ), does the student really need to master math beyond Calculus - in high school?
They will have a full schedule, beyond math. They will have other interests, beyond school. Do not advance them because it's flattering that they've been offered this choice. Don't advance them because parents in their (current) friend circle can't resist the accolades.
They will have a full schedule, beyond math. They will have other interests, beyond school. Do not advance them because it's flattering that they've been offered this choice. Don't advance them because parents in their (current) friend circle can't resist the accolades.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 09:28
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Which FCPS middle doesn’t have algebra? Seems strange.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 08:06
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.
PS they are currently a freshman at TJ and doing great. I'm grateful the new admission process opened TJ up to schools like ours.
Anonymous
12/15/2023 08:05
Subject: Re:If they accelerated math, did you regret it later?
Anonymous wrote:My kid started Honors Algebra 1 in 5th grade in Fairfax County. Kid has no regrets, then or now, as was bored silly before then. In fairness, my child already knew most of the material in Honors Algebra 1 before taking it and it was an easy A.
A young student should genuinely enjoy math if taking Honors Algebra 1 early, as there will be are years of math after BC Calc in high school. My kid has ADHD, and the hyper focus on math helped this time. Each kid is different though, and I agree that if the child is having to be pushed to do the homework or has trouble understanding the concepts, it would be best to wait.
My kid's math scores indicated they were ready for algebra or pre-algebra in 4th. They met the benchmark for algebra readiness for 7th graders; however, we were at a moderately high-poverty school, so acceleration wasn't an option. They were bored for a couple of years, but I'm not sure it will make any real difference in their lives. Then again, I don't see this as a race but more about developing skills and knowledge over the longer haul.