mathlover

A strong believer in allowing excelling kids the opportunity to shape their own future.

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB I have to say, I’m honestly shocked by our academic directors who honestly wish to prevent students from attaining the course of education that suits them; one that sets them up for more advanced courses at times. Give our kids a chance! Let them lead the way! I believe in them!

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB So where does this leave our students? Students who wish to have the opportunity to “challenge themselves and advance at their own pace” should be encouraged to do so. Fine, institute a test to confirm the student’s ability to advance. Just please don’t take the opportunity away.

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB I would also like to respectfully counter with a research article from the economics of education review, in which they note that “aaccelerated math placement...increases college readiness and intentions to pursue a bachelor’s degree.” Economics of Ed Review Volume 58, June, 2017

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB I would like to point out that in your cited source, it says allowance of course acceleration “depends.” It also notes that the negative consequences of course acceleration only exists under circumstances in which the speed of the course proves to be too challenging.

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

let us decide whether we’re ready for advanced math. No one is asking for removing a pre Calc course at school. But everyone is made different. Those of us who feel compelled to challenge ourselves should be allowed the option to do so.

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

What must exist is an allowance for students to achieve as much as they would like to. The more the school forces students to believe that everything in the world is “business as usual,” the less prepared they will be for college and life as a whole. We’re big kids now

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB Also, not only am I shocked, but also a little bit appalled that our directive team doesn’t trust its students nor their “educated parents” in making their own decisions about their course loads. Perhaps this is why NB is ranked 157 in the state. #nbnation

[mathlover @mathlov38623645]

@DeborahDrokeNB I have to say, I’m honestly shocked by our academic directors who honestly wish to prevent students from attaining the course of education that suits them; one that sets them up for more advanced courses at times. Give our kids a chance! Let them lead the way! I believe in them!