Originally Posted by Loy58
Our schools used to have 4-6th grade math compacted into 2 years, prior to the Common Core. Now this type of "acceleration" is thought to be a big no-no until 7th grade under our schools' interpretation of the Common Core.

This is not just your school district. It comes straight from Common Core. I have been reading a Common Core document that is published by the CA State Board of Education, that is badly copied from a MA state document. It clearly states that compaction should not take place until 7th grade. And then makes suggestions as to 7/8/9 or 9/10/11 compaction plans.

I'm not sure I like it either. My son effectively skipped 4th grade math and it was very easy for him. But that was back when math spiraled and his whole class did this entire grade "skip".