In our middle school, the top 7th grade students take Pre Algebra. In the 8th
grade these students move on to Algebra I and are on the fast track toward
Calculus in their Senior year.
As our student population grows larger, selection of students for this advanced
track becomes more difficult.
I would appreciate any information that you could share about how students in
your district are placed into advanced classes.
Do you use:
1. teacher recommendation
2. grades
3. achievement test
4. placement test
5. other
Also at what grade level are students in your district first tracked?
Thanks for any input.
Judy
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Judy Ann Brown
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Brodheadsville, Pa 18322
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