<p>D was speaker at parents’ night re: math courses. Five other students were there – all in different classes, but seemingly overlapping. I did not understand why one class was different from other, and to a certain extent the students were not fully aware of the differences – but surely well more aware than I.</p>
<p>But, all were onto it. They were math asute.</p>
<p>Few observations: kids learned with one another – amazing concept. </p>
<p>Kids learned why as opposed to rote – like why is 3.14 what we call Pie the magic number.</p>
<p>Kids seemed into it, not lost as some think they may become.</p>
<p>And, they killed the standardized tests. Boy, do they ever. Never forget D got lowest score on PSAT in her dorm – which would have been merit scholar in our state. Can’t say this entirely derivative of teaching – the student body has special skills coming in (which probably includes well above average skills in taking SSAT etc).</p>