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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our math placement letter with a description of the various math classes for 6th grade is in parentvue. [/quote]
Can someone please share the cutoffs they're using for 6th grade placement?  [/quote]

There are 3 math classes for 6th grade this year: Math 6, Math 6 Advanced, and Pre-Algebra for 6th Graders.  The letter specifies "minimum score indicating a student might be ready for a 2-year compacted curriculum in grade 6."  My read is that this refers to Math 6 Advanced.   These minimum scores are:
Sol 5: 466+
CogAT Quantitative: 126+
CogAT Nonverbal: 126+
CogAT Composite: 126+
NWEA MAP Achievement Percentile: 90th+[/quote]126+ was the Cogat cutoff for pre-algebra for 6th graders last year.  It's strange they're using that for the cutoff for Math 6 Advanced.[/quote]

I don't think these are hard lines.  My child exceeded most of these scores and was placed in pre-algebra.  The letter also says: "Additional information that can be used to determine mathematics course placement includes: teacher recommendations based on classroom performance, parent recommendations, student interest and preference for mathematical challenge, and demonstrated aptitude through grades, portfolios, or classroom observations."  The one "hard line" I am aware of is the new state law that all students scoring in the top 25% of the 5th grade SOL be placed in an advanced math class in 6th grade.  But both Math 6 Advanced and Pre-Algebra could as advanced, for the state's purposes.  It will be interesting to see the number of students enrolled in each of these classes when APS enrollment data comes out in the fall.[/quote]
Can you share the SOL and MAP cutoffs for 6th grade pre-algebra this year?[/quote]

The placement letter only shares the cut offs listed above.[/quote]
It's interesting it's a black box between Math 6 Advanced vs Pre-algebra placement.  Last year they wanted a 550 SOL score for pre-algebra and that seemed to be a hard cutoff.[/quote]

Anyone receive this year's SOL cutoffs for Pre-Algebra in their letter? Or have other years to compare to besides last? Is it always around 550?[/quote]

It must not be 550 this year becauase my kid did not score 550 and is in pre-algebra.[/quote][b]Last year the MAP score cutoff for pre-algebra in 6th was 236+[/b].  Did your kid hit that cutoff?  [/quote]

That is interesting because the 90th percentile cutoff for the MAP is a higher score than 236.  90th percentile is what the letter cites as the cut off, not a number.

It's got to be intentional to not be transparent about the cutoffs for pre-algebra.  Maybe they don't want parents to call and try to place the kid?[/quote]

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