Accelerated Math

Math Course Selection for 5th grade

There are three math courses available for fifth grade students: Math 5 (fifth grade math), Math 5/6 (compacted fifth/sixth math), OR Math 6/7 (compacted fifth/sixth math).

Math 5/6 eligibility:

• Students must meet the proficiency score, 80% or higher, on the District's 5th Grade Math Credit By Exam, 

OR

• Score a Masters Grade Level on 4th Grade Math STAAR

OR

• Average of 90% or higher for the District’s 4th Grade Quarter Benchmarks (Q1, Q2, and Q3 Average).

Campuses will send out information in March on how to sign your child up for the Credit by Exam. Students enrolling in Math 5/6 must maintain an 80% average or higher on all assessments.

Math 6/7 eligibility:

• Students must meet the mastery score, 90% or higher, on the District's 5th Grade Math Credit By Exam. 

Campuses will send out information in March on how to sign your child up for the Credit by Exam. Students enrolling in Math 6/7 must maintain an 80% average or higher on all assessments.

Math Course Selection for 6th grade

There are two Math courses available for sixth graders Math 6 or Math 6/7 for sixth grade.

Math 6/7 eligibility:

• Students must meet the proficiency score, 80% or higher, on the District's 6th Grade Math Credit By Exam

    OR

• Score a Masters Grade Level on 5th Grade Math STAAR.

    OR

• Average of 90% or higher for the District’s 5th Grade Quarter Benchmarks (Q1, Q2, and Q3). 

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

Math Course Selection for 7th and 8th grade

Students will be placed in the next sequential math course during course selection. Parents may request Honors level courses through the counseling office.