Acceleration

Math

The Troy School District Mathematics Department believes all students are doers of mathematics.

Secondary Math Test-Out

Middle and High School students may waive a mathematics course requirement by testing out of a particular course. The requirements for testing out can be found under "Test-Out Guidelines".

IMPORTANT: The test out registration form must be completed on-line through the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal. Submissions will be accepted between March 4 – April 4, 2023

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be marked as "approved" after mid-April. No action is required from parents after submitting the form.

Elementary Advanced Grade Placement

Elementary test out is available for fourth grade students. Students will test during the school day between May 22-26, 2023. This opportunity is open to all students - MORE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MAY 2023.

Secondary Math Test Out:

Follow These Steps to Sign Up

Log into PowerSchool with the button below (web version only)

PowerSchool Login

Click the Icon Forms from the Left Menu
Open the form Waiving a Math Course through Testing Out (the registration form will open on March 4, 2023)

Testing-Out Guidelines

WAIVING A COURSE THROUGH TESTING OUT PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION

Students will be tested on their knowledge of the course expectations specific to the Troy School District courses and expectations.
Successful performance on the exam (minimum of 77%) allows a student to be placed in the next level.
Successful performance on the assessment (at least a 77%) will be noted on the student’s transcript. No record will be seen on the transcript if the student does not pass.
Courses tested out of will be accepted as fulfillment of a requirement in a course sequence.
Courses tested out of will not count in the computation of the student grade point average, but students will receive course credit. Students are still required to carry a full course/credit load.
Students wishing to waive a class must complete the “Waiving a Course Through Testing Out Authorization and Notification Form” on PowerSchool by the required deadline.
Math test sessions will be limited to 90 minutes (or 120 minutes for the 7/8 Honors exam).
Math testing out will take place on the date set by the district. Tests for subjects (other than math) will be scheduled for April, May, and the first week of June. The principals, in consultation with other administrators and teachers, will determine dates for the non-math exams. There will be no exceptions to this timeline and there are no retakes.
For middle school students taking a test for a class that is offered at the middle school, the test will be given at the middle school. All other tests will be given at the high school (or a specified location in the district).
For tests that require their use, the department will designate the use and type of calculators. Memory will be cleared before and after the exam.
Per current state law, students can attempt to test out of any courses, even high school Government and Civics.
Students will be notified of their test results within a reasonable time. Results will be reported as pass/fail. Tests are secure and are not returned for review.

Downloadable Instruction Sheet

Test-Out Study Sheets

First page of the PDF file: High_School_Math_Sequence_Chart_Feb_2023

First page of the PDF file: Current_and_proposed_Middle_School_Math_Sequence_Infographic_MARCH_2023