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Algebra readiness assessment questions

by Deborah

Apr 23, 2012

We are looking at how to assess students to skip 6th grade math and subject accelerate into 7th grade pre-algebra. Does anyone have experience with Orleans Hanna and/or the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test? Pros/cons of either or each? Comparison between the two? Good cut-scores? Thanks!

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Jamie in MO I can't help you with this question, but I am thrilled that you are looking into this, and I'm also interested in responses. I hope you will post again after your district implements a system to tell us how it works.

We have really struggled in our district, because we can't convince the powers that be to provide advanced math classes at 6...See More

Apr 24, 2012

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Deborah I think the best way to get a district to provide services is to have a person in power (superintendent, etc.) have a gifted child or grandchild. ;)

Right now, we're looking at cog ability, a 6th grade final, and an algebra readiness test.

It's too bad because math (of all things) should be very easy to level. I don't understand...See More

Apr 24, 2012

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Froggybee At our middle school, we have three levels of math. Approximately 85% of the 6th graders are enrolled in Pre-Algebra A (on grade level) 12% are one year advanced (PreAl B) and the last few percentages are 2 years advanced (Algebra). We are lucky in that we have a nationally normed test that all students take 3X per year, the Scantron Math Assessmen...See MoreAt our middle school, we have three levels of math. Approximately 85% of the 6th graders are enrolled in Pre-Algebra A (on grade level) 12% are one year advanced (PreAl B) and the last few percentages are 2 years advanced (Algebra). We are lucky in that we have a nationally normed test that all students take 3X per year, the Scantron Math Assessment. We have created cut points based on what we see as predictors for success. Basically, if a kid is 99% nationally, they are in the 2 year advanced class. They also need to have an interest in math, catch on quickly and be emotionally mature as they are in a class with 7th graders.

I am only slightly familiar with the Hanna Orleans. What I know about it is that it was not a great predictor of success. I think your best bet is to go with a CogAT quantitative (95% or higher) a nationally normed achievement test as well, and teacher recommendation. Good luck!

On 4/24/12, Deborah wrote: > I think the best way to get a district to provide services is to > have a person in power (superintendent, etc.) have a gifted > child or grandchild. ;) > > Right now, we're looking at cog ability, a 6th grade final, and > an algebra readiness test. > > It's too bad because math (of all things) should be very easy to > level. I don't understand why there would be the resistance > there is. Wish us luck with our experiment! > > > On 4/24/12, Jamie in MO wrote: >> I can't help you with this question, but I am thrilled that you >> are looking into this, and I'm also interested in responses. I >> hope you will post again after your district implements a >> system to tell us how it works. >> >> We have really struggled in our district, because we can't >> convince the powers that be to provide advanced math classes at >> 6th grade, much less acceleration, because they view it as too >> disruptive to the schedule. Students go from individualized >> math enrichment and/or acceleration in 5th grade to nothing but >> regular 6th grade math; advanced math classes aren't offered >> until 7th grade. With the push to prepare students for STEM >> fields, I'm glad your district is addressing this need. >> >> On 4/23/12, Deborah wrote: >>> We are looking at how to assess students to skip 6th grade >>> math and subject accelerate into 7th grade pre-algebra. >>> Does anyone have experience with Orleans Hanna and/or the >>> Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test? Pros/cons of either or each? >>> Comparison between the two? Good cut-scores? Thanks!

Apr 25, 2012

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