Course Placement Guide
These assessments can be a helpful guide when trying to determine the best math course for your child to enroll in. There are many factors to consider, so if you have any questions about placement or the results of these assessments, please email Mrs. Math.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Select the Right Placement Test
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Elementary (Ages 6–11):
Identifies whether your child is working at a 1st through 5th grade level and recommends the best starting point. -
Middle Grades (Post 5th Grade):
For students who have completed 5th grade math. Determines readiness for Math Foundations (6th/7th grade) or Pre-Algebra. -
Algebra 1:
Assesses readiness for high school-level Algebra 1. Helps families decide between Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1.
2. Testing Instructions
Have your child complete the assessment independently and without a calculator.
You may read questions aloud, but do not assist with solving. Encourage the use of scratch paper. If unsure about a question, it’s better to leave it blank than guess.
3. Review Results with the Placement Guide
Each assessment includes a scoring guide at the end.
Some tests have multiple parts; your child may not need to complete all of them. For example:
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Elementary Test has 3 parts, but many students will stop after Part 1 or 2.
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Middle Grades Test has 2 parts and works the same way.