Streamer, what you say is very true and I suppose, like you said it's the ridiculous way they "teach" this new math. I have heard many teachers complain that while they understand the math they are teaching they don't understand how to teach it.

I spoke with my sons' school today and am satisfied with their perspective and therefore told my son today that he will be taking the test.

I am now focused on some of the options available as far as math classes go.