Thank you everyone!
I did not know that there was such a school of thought surrounding algebra. I do not believe my son would have any problem with the abstract nature or a multi-step problem. However the concept of writing might be a different story. He hates to write. How much writing is involved in algebra? I don't remember any when I took it. I know with the common core everything involves writing know but how significant is it?
I didn't originally mean to get off on a discussion of algebra, though this has proved very enlightening. The example provided regarding exponents was that of our VP but know I understand where she was getting it. Do any you know of any study, report, paper, book, etc that delves into the fact that there may be some children who are able to handle algebra before they hit the appropriate chronological age. Has the G/T community ever explored this?
