tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322503143411766316.post3146370908162414893..comments2008-11-17T05:52:22.084-08:00MathChiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17556102998486596252karen@mathmethinks.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5322503143411766316.post-80428960495004088222008-11-17T05:52:00.000-08:002008-11-17T05:52:00.000-08:00Wow, just, wow.<BR/><BR/>I know that I have noticed that if kids aren't ready, and "fail" Alg in 8th grade (meaning that they don't pass the test OR don't get a C or above) that they feel defeated and give up trying in math.<BR/><BR/>This strikes me as the exact opposite attitude that we want to encourage.<BR/><BR/>The whole "Algebra by 8th grade" only works if the children are prepared! And I've noticed that many of the kids I help are nowhere near prepared.Jennifer the Tutorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11688130508222303784noreply@blogger.com