what grade do you start taking algebra?
<answer> The most advanced students will take Algebra I in 7th grade and Algebra I in 8th grade are to allow the student to get to either Calc in high school. <context> In some districts around here, the most advanced students will take Algebra I in 7th grade. The reasons to do Algebra I in 8th grade are to allow the student to get to either Calc in high school. However, you can do geometry and another math concurrently, but that takes up an elective spot that would otherwise be open.