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Originally Posted by Poita
Actually, algebraic thinking has been added to the curriculum and as started to be taught as early as kindergarten. I just did my training in it as a K-6 teacher.
'Real' algebra happens well before high school, my girls started it for real in year 5, and my other girl in year 1 is doing early 'pre-algebraic' work now.
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I started "algabraeic" study in around Year 2, but that was in England. Then I came to Aus - what a difference! It was like going back in time. Back then the Australian school system was lacking, IMHO. I remember (as it was quite a shock) asking my teacher if I'd been put in the "special" class by mistake!
It's good to hear that it has improved!