Yes!! She wants to save paper!! I told her that though we do encourage that ethos, it is really ALL RIGHT to use an extra sheet of scrap paper on her math test!
I should note that I do not see DD as a highly math-talented child. She is surely honors math, but not an AMC type of kid. What I want is for her to attain the kind of math skill and competence she needs to reach other goals, which could certainly include a science career (she is passionate about science). IOW, I do not plan to force her into BC calculus at 14 or whatever (I am exaggerating a bit, but our district offers many advanced math tracks), BUT I would really hate for her to get off course or to start thinking she is incompetent. Right now, she is kind of frustrated, and next year she will ramp up into a truly advanced program.
