DD was placed rather inappropriately in pre-algebra (the course before Algebra I) when she was still 8. I want to take a step backwards because with her poor EF ability and attention, I think she would struggle too much with Algebra next fall. However, there are probably other parents who want to push their kids forward, just so that their kid is one of the "top" kids, even if their kid may struggle with it and not be ready. I think this is hothousing.