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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If 466 is the cut off for the newly created intensified class, what will the cut off be for pre algebra? That seems surprisingly low for the 75th percentile, but sounds like the test scores this year are lower (my child’s was also lower than the year prior). I’m not sure I want my kid in pre algebra — seems like there is already enough adjustment in middle school so I’m excited for this new option. [/quote]
Last year it was 550+ on the SOL and 236+ on MAP for pre-algebra.[/quote]

Good to know. Thanks. Any idea where they would place a kid who was a few points below on the SOL but a few points above on the MAP?[/quote]

That is exactly my kid! He is now in Math 6 advanced bumped from pre-al. He is a few points above in the supposed SOL cutoff and 4 points below on Map. Sad thing is he ended 4th grade with almost a perfect score on the math SOL and MAP. He had a hell of a 4th grade teacher. This year it definitely went down but the material did not seem any more challenging. Teachers matter for sure. I don't love how they came to this conclusion if they only looked at 5th grade scores. I'm usually very very seemingly hands off while also keeping my finger on the pulse and will pounce if I need to advocate for either of my kids....and I'm torn here. Has anyone actually contacted any of the middle schools and had a conversation with the counselors? Anyone change it for their kids yet?[/quote]
You can speak with his 5th grade teacher and the middle school math coach for input, but the most important factor is how hard your kid wants to work in 6th grade.   For a kid at the cutoff, pre-algebra feels like doing three math classes in one year.  It's that much homework.  He has to decide if he wants to prioritize math and put in the work.[/quote]

Ok this was super helpful--- I am going to let it be. I really don't want him to be so stressed out in 6th grade for a math class. Thanks for the feedback--- had no idea there was so much homework![/quote]

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