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Definitely do EXPLORE if it's availible in your area, but do SAT or ACT as well. If he can even do 'average' for a high school junior - which he probably can do this year or next year - it will make eyes pop, and open doors for summer programs......
It's totally 'normal' - because of summer camps for 12 year olds to do SAT or ACT. 11 is a little young, but very fun and great preparation for age 12. My son said it's like 'being inside a real-life video game.' (Can you tell I was worried and looking for reassurance from him - something I really try not to do?)

speaking of summer programs - take a look at http://www.mathpath.org/ it's for kids aged 11-14.

I like the idea of getting the open-minded teacher to say nice things in front of the closed minded teacher. Sometimes you can ask if last years teacher can attend the meeting with this year's teacher. You may even be able to get your family consultant to attend the meeting over speaker phone.

Best Wishes,
Grinity

I don't think this "Non-seeing" teacher is close minded. She is the one who reccomended the Singapore Math. This sorta goes back to my orginal question. Could it be teacher doesn't notice who is done early or who understands easliy? Is he just not showing her? I would not be surprized if she doesn't know what PG means to DS with Math.

Today, he came home with his Math and said it was hard. He also feels like he is really challenged in another subject. I'm feeling strange now. It seems like I should just leave everything as it is for now.

I think I'll just talk with teacher and see if ability info was passed along to her and if their are any pacing/pretesting options. I'll just ask her to please watch out for him because he loves Math when he is learning.

That sounds like a good plan.

Thank you. I get a bit stressed. It's helpful having support.