Wow! You are a fountain of information! Thank you VERY much.
No, well, kind of. they let you know that your child is gifted in at the end of grade 4. In grade 6, they have an accelorated Math program. I was hoping to have her complete the 4th math over the summer, as I'm sure she can do quickly and take only math with the 5th graders.
The school says that they "differentiate" but so far that has not worked. DD enjoys learning new things every day and so far she has only been getting harder worksheets to fill out. Sometimes she has to look in her book to learn the new concept because it was not taught in class. I just think it would be so much easier for everyone, including the teachers if she were being presented new material with the rest of the class.
In 6th grade, I wouln't be opposed to having her rejoin the rest of her class-mates as they enter into the 6th grade advanced math class because I'm sure that the teacher of that class is capable of dealing with advanced students.
I have a meating with the principal of the school on Thursday and I'm not sure WHAT is going to come of it. But I am open to any suggestions that they may have. JUST NO DIFFERENTIATION! IT IS NOT WORKING!
