Intermediate Math

Placement Criteria

Placement in Pre-Algebra 7 is contingent upon meeting three of the following five criteria:

• Math 6 - "A" average for the first marking period

• Math 6 - "A" average for the second marking period

• Math 6 - "A" average for the third marking period

• Math 6 midterm exam - score of 90 or above

• Math 6 cumulative exam - score of 90 or above

*See appeal information in the appeal and acceleration header below.

Placement in Algebra I - Grade 8 is contingent upon meeting one of the following criteria:

• "B" average for the year in Pre-Algebra 7

• Math 7 marking period averages, exam scores of 95 and an 80% on the Pre-Algebra proficiency assessment

High School recommendations for a level of Geometry are based on the following criteria:

• Algebra I first marking period average

• Algebra I second marking period average

• Algebra I midterm exam

• Geometry Aptitude Test - given in December of eighth grade during math class

Appeal and Acceleration Information

Appeal information:

Purpose: Students currently enrolled in Math 6 seeking an appeal of their placement into Math 7.

To qualify for an appeal: Students must have met two of the placement criteria. If the third placement criteria has been missed by two points or less, a student qualifies to request an appeal.

Process: A parent must contact the mathematics supervisor for the appeal application. If the student has met the qualifications for the appeal, they will be offered the opportunity to take an algebra aptitude test (June or August). To be scheduled for Pre-Algebra 7, the student must earn a raw score of 44 or higher on the assessment. If the student does not accomplish this score, they will be scheduled for Math 7. This assessment is not based on what a student has learned during the prior year, but how they read, analyze and interpret mathematical information when presented for the first time. 

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