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I agree with blackcat's suggestion that you find out how many years ahead your child is in math by using the end of year assessments for your school, if at all possible. If they use their own school assessments, it will have more power than if you do some other out-of-level standardized test.

If you can get that done, and he is several years ahead, the school might see the light about his inappropriate placement. If he is just one year or so ahead, a teacher can often differentiate properly within the grade level.

I also agree with what Indigo said about independent learning. While it is appropriate sometimes, I saw this have a negative affect on my very social child -- feeling left out of everything.

So I guess overall my advice is to gather more information about your child. You are doing well at this advocating stuff so far!