We are also in the midst of a switch to Common Core and my experience has not been positive to this point since our District Office has already used "Common Core" and "rigor" that is coming as an excuse not to continue my DD's math subject acceleration. Our district currently offers 6th grade pre-algebra and 7th grade algebra, so we are anxiously awaiting word as to which curriculum our rising 6th grader will be taught. (The irony of it all is that her older sister, who is not clearly gifted in math, could possibly be 1 to 2 years ahead of her in math curriculum by the time everything falls into place.)
Also, if I hear the word "rigor" spouted one more time as a positive thing for gifted students, I'm going to scream! "Rigor" is NOT a positive word -- look it up. Last time I looked, it means "harsh and inflexible" or "an act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty." Ever heard of "rigor mortis?"
Last edited by revmom; 01/26/12 07:00 AM.
