How much Math ?

DianeR
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:22:29 +0000

Is a distance-learning class a possibility his school will entertain? This would eliminate the logistics problem. Your son might even be able to take the course while abroad if the feedback mechanism is via the internet as with EPGY.

I think it would be difficult to take something in two chunks, separated by almost a full year of doing no math. But a year and a half of no math might be even more difficult. It is bad enough the amount of algebra 1 that gets forgotten with the traditional sequence of inserting geometry next; add another year and the problem is compounded.

Some schools list high school courses taken in middle school on their transcripts. Have you checked on your son’s school policy in this regard?