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by jayro 1368 days ago
Well, it turns out that when you have mathematically-talented students completing Calculus in 8th-grade, and move on the Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus in 9th, you eventually reach Real Analysis and Topology by the end of high-school - although, we haven't gone quite as deep in those particular subjects as the others mentioned. But we do comprehensively cover Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics and Abstract Algebra.
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Honestly that looks like superficial rushing for rushing's sake. There is so much advanced and deep elementary math kids could learn.
I understand why it might seem that way, but it's really not. We've just put a premium on learning efficiency, and most math classes are highly inefficient - whether K-12 or university.

Just imagine how much more quickly a student could progress through a course if they were to work one-on-one with an expert tutor 5 days per week. Quite a bit more quickly in most cases. Well, our system effectively serves as an expert AI tutor and based on our calculations is on the order of 4 times more efficient than a traditional math class.

But I get the skepticism. I'd probably be skeptical myself.