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Anonymous wrote:What's remarkable is that FCPS was using the same tests (Iowa and SOL) and same thresholds as far back as at least 2011.

https://web.archive.org/web/20111005061634/http://www.fcps.edu:80/DIS/gt/pdfs/MSHonors_Final.pdf

2011 "Mathematics 7 Honors is open enrollment for all students; however, there are specific requirements for enrollment in Algebra I Honors in 7th grade. Enrollment in Algebra I Honors in 7th grade is based on the following criteria:

Successful completion of Compacted Mathematics 6 or a year-long accelerated mathematics program

Score at or above the 91st percentile on the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT)

Score a pass advanced (500 or above) on the grade 7 mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) test"

Using a crappy test for several years is "remarkable"?

PWCS also uses Iowa: https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/mathematics/MS%20Placement%20%20Requirements%20%20and%20FAQs%2002282023.pdf

FCPS, LCPS, and PWCS seem to have a more positive view on IAAT than you do. It's remarkable to hold steady amidst all the changes in math policies/initiatives in recent years. It suggests they have found levels that work and stick with them.

Just because other people use it doesn't make it accurate. I *wish* my kids were a few grades ahead, but they just test well. It's an easy test to guess.

What math initiatives?

VMPI, more group work, push for less acceleration with extra work for good students in the same classroom, push to put more stats and graphs in the curriculum

VMPI never left the very early planning stages before it was stopped.

Anyway, IAAT isn't a reliable test for measuring math skills. It's good at measuring test-taking skills.