NSS&F just walked in with some great news. She got an “A” on her Science test. She got an “A” on her History test.
Oh, and her teacher recommended her for Algebra 1AB next year, instead of Honors Math 7. So what’s the difference? I found this description on the web site for the Portola Gifted Magnet of LA Unified:
- Honors Math 7. This course continues the topics introduced in Math 6, with an emphasis on algebraic concepts, geometry and problem solving strategies.
- Algebra 1AB. This is the equivalent of an honors high school Algebra I course. Topics include operating with both radicals and rational expressions, factoring, quadratics, systems, functions, graphing, statistics, probability and an introduction to trigonometry. Applications and word problems are emphasized throughout.
(Oh, and not to brag, but Nobel’s scores are significantly higher than Portola‘s, even though Portola has the gifted magnet)
Way to go, NSS&F. It will be hard for her, but she loves math.
