Please Note: Algebra 1 and Algebra are the same course.
Below are the criteria we will use for placement for the 23-24 school year.
NJSLA scores will be used to determine placement when we need more data.
Below are the criteria we will use for placement for the 23-24 school year.
NJSLA scores will be used to determine placement when we need more data.
Rising 6th grade
The criteria used to determine placement for students entering 6th grade is as follows: Students will be required to meet all three criteria to be placed in Pre-Algebra. Benchmark Test: This test checks for mastery of concepts and skills taught during class and is administered in the Jan/Feb time frame. Teachers will inform students of test dates. This is a part of regular instruction. Expected Score for acceleration - to be placed in Pre-Algebra - 90% EOY 5th grade Test/EOY Accelerated Math Test - This test is designed to measure student ability to apply mathematical reasoning and operations to every day problems. Expected Score for acceleration - for Pre-Algebra – 80% in EOY Accelerated Math test/ 90% in EOY 5th grade Math test Date of Administration – Late May - early June XRDS Placement Test only for students in grade level Math 5 - This test is designed to measure student proficiency with the skills and concepts necessary for success in advanced math courses. Expected Score for acceleration to Pre-Algebra – equal to or greater than 88% Date of Administration – Late May - early June Anecdotal Data- This is data, which is collected by the teacher regarding the students’ overall performance in the following areas: mathematical skills and computation, work ethic, critical thinking/reasoning, learner independence, and mathematical motivation. Note: Only students who score over 90% in the EOY 5th grade Math Test will be offered the Crossroads Placement test for acceleration. |
Rising 7th gradeStudents in Math 6 will be placed in Pre-Algebra in grade 7.
________________________ To qualify for placement in Algebra for students entering 7th grade from Math 6 is as follows: Benchmark Test: This test checks for mastery of concepts and skills taught during 6th grade and will be administered in the March/April time frame. Teachers will inform students of test dates. This is a part of regular instruction. Expected Score for acceleration - to be placed in Algebra 1 - 95% End of Year cumulative test (EOY)- This test is designed to measure student proficiency with the skills and concepts necessary for success in advanced math courses. (Please note that this test evaluates a students' mastery of concepts and skills taught during the school year, in order to establish readiness to move at a pace that allows students to master concepts spanning two years of curriculum.) Expected Score for acceleration - to be placed in Algebra - 90% Date of Administration – Late May – early June If a student scores over 90% in the EOY cumulative test then they qualify to take an Algebra Predictive test - This test is designed to measure student ability to apply algebraic reasoning and operations to every day problems. Expected Score for acceleration – to be placed in Algebra - 90% Date of Administration – early June Anecdotal Data- This is data, which is collected by the teacher regarding the students’ overall performance in the following areas: mathematical skills and computation, work ethic, critical thinking/reasoning, learner independence, and mathematical motivation. Student performance in tests and quizzes administered during the year will also be taken into account. **Students in Pre Algebra 6 will be administered an end of year test. If we have concerns, we will reach out to parents. In all other cases, students will be placed in Algebra. |
Rising 8Students and parents will be offered the opportunity to request either Math 8 or Algebra 1 for rising 8th graders. Teacher recommendations will be used to determine appropriate placement. The criteria used to make placement recommendation for students entering 8th grade is as follows: Benchmark Tests: These tests checks for mastery of concepts and skills taught during 7th grade and will be administered in December/January and once again in March. Teachers will inform students of test dates. This is a part of regular instruction. Expected Score for acceleration to Algebra 1 - greater than 85% Anecdotal Data- This is data, which is collected by the teacher regarding the students’ overall performance in the following areas: : mathematical skills and computation, work ethic, critical thinking/reasoning, learner independence, and mathematical motivation. Student performance in tests and quizzes administered during the year will also be taken into account. In case, parents do not agree with the teacher recommendation and would like their students to be placed in Algebra, we will use the NJSLA score to determine placement. Students needs to score a 4 or 5 on the NJSLA in grade 7 to be eligible for Algebra in grade 8. |