DS7 (a Davidson Young Scholar) goes to 4th grade math with the 'gifted cluster'.
DS loves math and claims that it is 'not too hard and not too easy'. In the past he has been very resistant to doing any kind of computer math curriculum – he likes working with a real teacher. The G&T teacher (whom we respect) would like him to continue on to 5th grade math next year.
Here’s the rub: DS gets 80-100% on all the pre-tests and scored at the 86% percentile for end-of-year 5th graders on the GMADE Math assessment. The G&T teacher says not to worry -- the GMADE math assessment does not cover all of of the 5th grade math curriculum.
Here are the options we have come up with:
1. Stick with the 2-year acceleration plan, which DS and the administration would be happy with.
2. Request additional acceleration (bus to the middle school? Push for a computer math curriculum despite DS’s resistance?)
What would you do? Am I missing any options?
Thanks,
Ul.H.
Last edited by Ultralight Hiker; 04/04/13 11:50 AM.
