The most frequent questions I get from TAG parents about TAG Math recently are:
Can you retest my kid for TAG Math? NO, we only test once, but I do check in with the teacher and look at all the data to see if there is a strong need for TAG Math, and if so, it takes a committee to make that decision. It is harder for a 5th grader who will not be learning any 5th grade math and should show a mastery in it.
Beginning in 3rd grade, accelerated math instruction is provided for those who show a NEED for service.
If a child qualifies in the Spring for math services, they will come to Mrs. Davis the NEXT year for their math instruction each day for 80 minutes. The only acception is if a transfer student (that was in a gifted program in another district) comes in and qualifies, they will start with me immediately.
In 3rd grade they learn all of 3rd grade math and half of 4th grade math. They will take the 3rd grade STAAR.
In 4th grade they will learn half of 4th grade math and all of 5th grade math. They will take the 5th grade STAAR.
In 5th grade they will learn all of 6th grade math and half of 7th grade math. They will take the 6th grade STAAR.
If they qualify for a subject area at the end of their 3rd-5th grade year, they will need iReady and Khan Academy to help catch them on the skills they missed.
There are multiple pathways for receiving this instruction through gifted services when starting 6th grade. Current Accel 1 (TAG Math 5th graders) will move on to Accel 2. Newly identified 5th graders in the Spring will take a math test to place them in either Accel 1 or Accel 2. This flowchart shows the multiple options for identified students to take advantage of as they progress through the grade levels.