In an effort to ensure that all middle school students are appropriately placed in mathematics their seventh grade year, the district reviews data from multiple sources. These sources include performance on achievement and abilities assessments in grade six (mathematics sections only), an algebraic readiness assessment, TAKS commended performance, the mathematics class average at the end of the fifth grading period, and all core class averages at the end of the fifth grading period.
The information listed above is transferred to a matrix which is then used to appropriately identify students for placement into 7th Grade Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra I.
Description of Middle School Math Courses
7th Grade Mathematics
The focus of this course is the seventh grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It provides a solid foundation for success in Pre-Algebra.
Pre-Algebra
The focus of this course is the eighth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It provides a solid foundation for success in Algebra I. Students in this course must maintain an 85 average or better during the first three grading periods to remain in Pre-Algebra.
Honors Algebra I
This course is extremely rigorous and is intended only for those students exceptionally skilled in mathematics. Students must maintain an 85 average or better during the first three grading periods to remain in Algebra I.