Hi Latichever:
In my DS case, when he was 10 and in fifth grade we changed schools and DS was put into Algebra class. It was a challenge for him for two reasons :1) we never did anything "ahead" in math at home, so he really never worked a lot with fractions before 2)it took him forever to complete homework - and it was a lot of homework and everyday. But he perserveered and by Christmas everything was back to normal - meaning he was again ahead of others (this time eight graders) in his math class.
He is now in 7th grade and taking Algebra 2/ Trig.
After seeing though what he is learning at school, how superficial everything was, we started supplementing with online classes at Art of Problemsolving (
www.artofproblemsolving.com).
He is also participating in Math Olympiad, AMC, Math Kangaroo, Math Matters.
I have learned so far that it is very difficult but mighty important to keep a balance between my son being challenged to the extend of his abilities and yet not racing too fast through the curriculum. A very, very difficult thing. Please read
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Resources/AoPS_R_A_Calculus.phpGood Luck,
Ania