As far as the 7th/8th grade test, if accelerated is what it is here, I would say no. 7th and 8th grade means Algebra I and Geometry here, including rigorous proofs. I don't see how any kid would understand the proofs portion if they hadn't been exposed to it. However, if accelerated is just more pre-algebra, I say it couldn't hurt to take the test.
Cee needs to find out what this class covers. But I really doubt a 7/8th accelerated class is one that intends to finish a full Algebra I & Geometry class. Or that the principal would be suggesting a 6th grader take a test to jump over both of these classes.
