Are many middle/high school students being pushed too far ahead in math?

<p>At our school district (Texas) advanced 8th graders are allowed to take Algebra I and Geometry at the same time and then they will take Alg II in 9th grade. Students have to go HS for the Geometry in the zero-hour period (before first period). There is also a credit for exam option for Geometry without taking the course at district. So if students pass the exam before first semester of HS freshman year they can also be advanced to Alg II in 9th grade. For all these students they are eligible to take AP Calc (AB or BC) in 11th grade.</p>