My son took Algebra I (*) in 7th grade. In our district this was common enough there were two classes of kids taking Algebra in 7th grade, about 8% of the students. But that was pre-Common Core. Those students would now be in a compacted 7/8th/Algebra I course for junior high and not start CC Algebra I till 8th grade.
My son loved it. It was one of the few classes he enjoyed, that and band. I don't think it should be a problem for the right kid.
How unusual is that situation in your school? Will he be with much older kids?
Diana
