Algebra in DPS
I am a member of the Smiley Middle School community, the Park Hill Community and/or the Denver Public Schools community.I understand that students need to complete Algebra 1 in Middle School in order... continue reading »
"As a long time math teacher (Smiley/IB at GW) I say it is imperative to offer algebra to 8th graders, especially our best and brightest. But be careful. Pushing kids into it who do not have the prerequisite skills causes the teacher to water down the cour"
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"The US lags far behind other countries in math -- and with policies like the current DPS ones, it is easy to understand why. zip code 80220"
"I took Algebra in 7th Grade. zip code 80218"
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"Algebra should be available to students no matter what their grade level. My son took 8th grade algebra as a 7th grader, tested out of Algebra I, and is taking geometry as an 8th grader. He is doing well in that class. The grade a child is in should not d"
"My daughter is in 7th grade at Denver School of the Arts and Algebra is required zip code 80017"
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"Please allow it to be taught at Hill Middle School also. zip code 80207"
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"Why would you eliminate or reduce higher math ed options? How does leaving students LESS prepared for math coincide in any way with the touted "21st century skills" needed? What is DPS "leadership" thinking???? zip code 80207"
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"Allow are future to learn as much as possible zip code 80205"
"Algebra is essential for Smiley. My child is currently enrolled at Hill because they offer Algebra! zip code 80207"
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"Availability of any curriculum should be based on ability to handle it rather than grade level. zip code 80206"
