My DS who should be a 3rd grader is taking Honors Algebra this year. It totally depends on your kiddo. Because Algebra is a much more abstract form of math it is often the first real challenge that gifted "mathies" have.
OTOH, being a much more abstract form of math, it is also often the first really interesting math experience that gifted mathies have. I know I didn't care one whit for the subject until I encountered Algebra, and my DW felt the same. DD6 heard us discussing it and she demanded to know what we were talking about, so I made a quick demonstration, and she was fascinated. She was definitely not happy when I stopped with the quick demonstration... she wanted MORE.
