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Math Placement

Math Placement and Acceleration for current 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders

As we continue to strive towards equitable opportunities and outcomes for each of our students, we continue to refine our practices in acceleration, specifically those in Math. Below you will find information about Math Acceleration within the Tigard-Tualatin School District. As we move through this process, please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to partnering with you this year.
Acronyms
Algebra, Geometry, Statistics (AGS)
International Baccalaureate (IB)

Eligibility

  • 5th graders advance to Math 6. Students can qualify for acceleration to Math 7.  

  • Students in Math 6 advance to Math 7. Students can qualify for acceleration to Compacted Math 7.  

  • Students in Math 7 advance to Math 8. Students can qualify for acceleration to AGS 1. 

  • Students in Compacted Math 7 will advance to AGS 1.

Acceleration beyond the above pathways may be available for students on a case-by-case basis.

Course Descriptions

  • Math 6 - Grade-level course based on 6th-grade math standards

  • Math 7 - Grade-level course based on 7th-grade math standards

  • Compacted Math 7 - Faster-paced course that teaches all 7th-grade standards and ½ of 8th-grade standards in one year

  • Math 8 - Grade-level course based on 8th-grade math standards

  • AGS 1 - 1st in a three-year series of high school-level courses that integrate Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics

Process

  • School sends the Middle School Math Survey for Families-Spring 2026 to all incoming and returning students. Link to survey

  • Students complete the iReady math assessment in the Spring window.

  • District team confirms the iReady math assessment data falls in the range for eligibility.

  • School teams review survey results and data. School teams may include: Administrator, Teacher, Counselor, TAG Facilitator. 

  • The final placement decision is made and communicated to the family.

  • The school finalizes the student schedule for the fall.

Decision Rules and Recommendations

Multiple measures are used to determine student readiness for acceleration. The decision rules are designed to allow for acceleration without creating gaps in conceptual knowledge.  They are meant to provide a guide and recommendation rather than strict placement decisions.  

Criteria for placement into Math 7 as a rising 6th Grader

Students who demonstrate the following are recommended for Math 7:

  • End of Year i-Ready D3 - 6th grade in all domains

-AND meet one or more of the following criteria-

  • Current Grade, End of Course Report Card 

  • OSAS Mathematics - Level 4

-AND-

Criteria for placement into Compacted Math 7 as a rising 7th Grader

Students who demonstrate the following are recommended for Compacted Math 7:

  • End of Year i-Ready D3 - 6th grade mid or above in all domains

-AND meet one or more of the following criteria-

  • Current Grade, End of Course Report Card 

    • 6th grade math grade - Final grade A 

  • OSAS Mathematics - Level 4

-AND-

Criteria for placement into AGS 1 as a middle school student

Students who demonstrate the following are recommended for AGS 1:

  • End of Year i-Ready D3 - 8th grade in all domains

-AND meet one or more of the following criteria-

  • Current Grade, End of Course Report Card 

    • 7th grade - Final grade A 

    • Compacted 7th - Final grade A, B, or C

  • OSAS Mathematics - Level 4

-AND-

Math 5> Math 6> Math 7> Math 8>

Algebra, Geometry,
Statistics (AGS)1>

 AGS 2> AGS3> International Baccalaureate (IB) or Other
Math 5> Math 6> Compacted Math 7> Ags 1> AGS 2> AGS 3> IB or Other  IB or Other
Math 5> Math 7> Math 8> AGS 1> AGS 2> AGS 3> IB or other IB or other

   

 

 

 

 

 

Again, students may benefit from more advanced classes beyond the above pathways, but those determinations are made on a case-by-case basis at the school level.