Sixth Graders Taking Algebra 1

The trickle-down effcts of

Sixth Graders Taking Algebra 1

Fcps lauches their pilot prgram

more students take algebra 1 in sixth grade

students take more advanced math cources

there are higher stakes for students than earlier

students who are interested in math can develop their intrests

more stress on families

more teachers need to be hired

greater sucsess on the sat

students experience low self-esteem

students run out of math to take

students are more skilled in math

students who are interested in math can develop their Interests

• Being more advanced in math allows students to have more options open to them
• Students have great access to higher level material from a younger age

• Those who are already gifted in math have the opprotunity to be challenged

there are higher stakes for students earlier

• Grades matter more from a younger age and feel like an indicator of success
• Students are labeled by their math-level sonner

• What class kids are taking at a young age impacts the cources availble to them later

students take more advanced math cources

• Students may feel rushed through the core math curriculum
• Lack of a solid foundation in math could lead to struggles later on

• Students gain an earlier exposure to math-oriented fields