Accelerated Math

Math Course Selection for 5th grade

 

There are two math courses available for fifth grade students: Math 5 (fifth grade math) OR Math 5/6 (compacted fifth/sixth math).

Math 5/6 eligibility:

• Students must meet grade level expectations on 4th grade math STAAR
• Receive a satisfactory grade without Tier II or Tier III math support

 

Campuses will send out information in May on how to select your child's math course. Students enrolling in Math 5/6 must maintain an 80% average or higher on all assessments.

Math Course Selection for 6th grade

Students enrolled in Math 5 will be placed in Math 6 or Math 6/7 for sixth grade.

 

Math 6/7 eligibility:

 

• Students must meet high standards on 5th grade math STAAR and summative assessment, and
• Receive a satisfactory grade without Tier II or Tier III math support, are eligible to be placed into Math 6/7.
• Students enrolling in Math 6/7 must maintain an 80% average or higher on all assessments.

Students enrolled in Math 5/6 will be placed in Math 7 Pre-AP for sixth grade.

Math Course Selection for 7th and 8th grade

Students will be placed in the next sequential math course during course selection (see diagram below). Parents may request Pre-AP at grade level courses through the counseling office.