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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you have to have done 5/6 to get into AIM, or could kids who completed math 5 do it if they are able to get up to speed and scored high enough on the MAP?[/quote]

If a student qualifies for the math/science/computer science lottery pool (1st-quarter As in science and whichever Math they are in, whether Math 5 or Math 5/6, on- or above-grade reading level on the same report card, and locally-normed national 85th %ile on the fall MAP-M), then they are guaranteed placement in AIM if they want it -- families may ask for different placement if they feel it would be better.  Middle school principals can place additional students in AIM to round out class numbers, typically relying on similar criteria (grades, MAP, district assessments, etc.) and the 5th-grade teacher recommendation that typically is limited to Math 6 or Math 6+ (taking from those recommended for 6+).  Again, families may ask for AIM placement, but it isn't guaranteed without meeting the pool criteria.

So, no, you don't have to have done 5/6 to get into AIM, though it helps with preparation, and having taken 4/5 the year before would help get a highr MAP-M score.  And, yes, a Math 5 student can get into AIM if the other criteria are met or if there is room, a Principal who wishes to move numbers that way and a favorable determination.[/quote]

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