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However, as I have watched students get pushed to achieve more and sooner
( and there are many that can) I find the early teaching in the younger
grades focusing on an algorithmic approach and foregoing the development
of real understanding. I am not convinced that all students are really
ready to master algebra in grade 8 at age 13 or 14. Many can but not all
by any means. I should not be surprised.
Ken Fox