Math Test-Out Acceleration

First page of the PDF file: Current_and_proposed_Middle_School_Math_Sequence_Infographic_Updated 03.01.24

Accessible Text for Middle School Math Sequence Chart

Accessible Text for Middle School Math Sequence Chart

Title: Middle School Math Sequence

Subtitle: 5th Grade

Box 1 (to right of subtitle): Math 5
Description Text: At the end of Math 5 families who feel their student’s math goals may be best met in Math 7 may enroll in an optional exam. The Math 6 test-out exam will cover all the Math 6 content and math practice standards. v

Subtitle: 6th Grade (below 5th grade subtitle)

Box 2 (to right of subtitle; below box 1): Math 6
Description Text: At the end of Math 5 families who feel their student’s math goals may be best met in Math 7 may enroll in an optional exam. The Math 6 test-out exam will cover all the Math 6 content and math practice standards.

Subtitle: 7th Grade (below 6th grade subtitle)

Box 3 (to right of subtitle; below box 2a): Math 7
Description Text: At the end of Math 7 students and families will have the choice to take Math 8 or Algebra 1. No test out or assessment is required.

Subtitle: 8th Grade (below 7th grade subtitle)

Boxes 4a (to right of subtitle; below box 3a): Math 8 or
Boxes 4b (to right of box 4a; below box 3b): Honors Algebra 1
Description Text: At the end of Math 7 students and families will have the choice to take Math 8 or Algebra 1. No test out or assessment is required.

Students currently in Math 6/7 will continue along their trajectory and take Math 7/8 in 2023/2024

Acceleration opportunities within the new sequence: All students will have access to Algebra 1 after Math 7 Families will choose Math 8 or Algebra 1 after Math 7. No assessment or test out is required. Level-up: Math 6 Test-Out Exam As a district, we believe student’s needs are best met through differentiation in their grade level course and we strive to provide the appropriate level of mathematical challenge and support for each child. Families who feel their student’s math goals may be best met in Math 7 may enroll in an optional exam. The Math 6 test-out exam will cover all the Math 6 content and math practice standards. Students who demonstrate mastery of Math 6 are enrolled in Math 7. Students will have the opportunity to take this optional assessment in late May at their buildings and will receive feedback, in terms of standards mastered. This assessment will also be offered in August before the start of middle school. Spring Math Test-Out Math Test-Out will continue to occur every April. Exams offered will include Math 7, Math 8, Algebra 1, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus. Current elementary AGP students in math will continue along their pathway. Students currently in Math 6/7 will continue along their trajectory and take Math 7/8 next year.

02.04.25 High School_School_Math_squence_Infographic_with_acceleration_explanation_text (PDF)

Accessible Text for Current & Honors High School Math Sequence Chart

Accessible Text for Current & Honors High School Math Sequence Chart

Title: High School Math Sequence

Subtitle: 9th Grade

Box 1 (to right of subtitle): Algebra 1

Subtitle: 10th Grade (below 9th grade subtitle)

Box 2 (to right of subtitle; below box 1): Geometry
Box 3 (right; below box 2): Algebra 2
- Box 3a (right; below box 3): Math Elective
- Box 3b (left of box 3a; below box 3): Pre-Calc
- Box 3c (below box 3b): Calculus AB
Box 4 (left; below box 2): Algebra 2A
- Box 4a (below box 4): Algebra 2B
- Box 4b (below box 4a): Math Elective

List of Math Electives
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science A
- College Algebra
- Intro to Data Science Statistics AP
- Data Structures & Algorithms

Description Text:

A student may elect to take an AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, and/or Cybersecurity any time after they have completed Algebra 1.
A student may elect to take AP Statistics any time after they have completed Algebra 2.
A student may elect to take Introduction to Data Science any time after they have completed Geometry.

Title: High School Honors Math Sequence

Subtitle: 8th Grade

Box 1 (to right of subtitle): Honors Algebra 1

Subtitle: 9th Grade

Box 2 (to right of subtitle; below box 1): Honors Geometry

Subtitle: 10th Grade (below 9th grade subtitle)

Box 3 (to right of subtitle; below box 1): Honors Algebra 2
Box 4 (right; below box 3): Math Electives
- Box 4a (below box 4): Math Elective/Honors Pre-Calculus
Box 5 (right of box 4; below box 3): Honors Pre-Calculus
- Box 5a (left; below box 5): Calc AB
  - Box 5b (below box 5a): Math Elective
- Box 5c (center; below box 5): Math Electives
  - Box 5d (right; below box 5): Calc BC
    - Box 5e (left; below box 5d): Calculus 3/ Linear Algebra
    - Box 5f (right; below box 5d): Math Electives

List of Math Electives
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Computer Science
- A Intro to Data Science Statistics
- AP Cybersecurity

Description Text:

AP Statistics may be taken any time following Algebra 2 Honors.
Computer Science classes can be taken any time.
Introduction to Data Science can be taken any time after Honors Geometry.
+Please note that not all courses listed are offered each year.

New Elementary School Math Sequence Infographic - Vertical (PDF)

Test-Out Sign Up & Resources

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 Algebra 1 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 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

Michigan Math Standard Guides

Michigan Math Standards

Click here to access the Michigan K-12 Math Standards.

Secondary Math Test-Out

Math Test-out takes place every year in April.

Date: Saturday - April 26, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Athens High School Gym

To register for test-out follow the steps below:

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

PowerSchool Parent Portal Login

Click the Icon Forms from the Left Menu in PowerSchool, then open the form Waiving a Math Course Through Testing-Out. (Form will open on Monday, February 24 through Friday, March 28.)

Math 6 Test-Out

Math 6 Test-out takes place every year in May (at student's elementary building) & August (at an assigned district location). Specific dates and times about May Test-Out are updated in March. Specific dates and times about August Test-Out are updated in June.

May Test-Out will take place the week of May 16 in elementary buildings. Elementary principals will provide more information in their newsletters.

To register for test-out follow the steps below. Registration will be OPEN April 4 - May 9, 2025.

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

PowerSchool Parent Portal Login

Click the Icon Forms from the Left Menu in PowerSchool, then open the form Math 6 Test-Out. (This form is not yet open.)

Elementary Advanced Grade Placement

Current 5th Grade Students

Families that feel their student's math goals may be best met in Math 7 may enroll in an optional exam. The Math 6 test-out exam will cover all the Math 6 content and math practice standards. Students who demonstrate mastery of Math 6 are enrolled in Math 7. Students will have the opportunity to take this optional assessment in late May at their buildings and will receive feedback, in terms of standards mastered. This assessment will also be offered in August before the start of middle school.

Current 4th Grade Students

Elementary test-out is considered for ALL fourth grade students. Students may qualify for optional Grade 5 math test-out based on all of the following requirements:

All students complete the Spring Grade 4 Math Benchmark test on May 15, 2025.

Students who score 90% or higher on the Spring Grade 4 TSD Math Benchmark Assessment will be invited to participate in the Grade 5 AGP test-out exam.
The Grade 5 AGP test-out exam will be held during the week of May 19^th at each elementary school.
This two part exam includes questions that cover Grade 5 Michigan State Standards for math.
Grade 5 AGP Test-Out Exam
- Part 1 is multiple choice, and students must earn 90% or greater to qualify to take Part 2.
- Part 2 consists of problem solving questions where student must show and explain their work.
Students must earn > 90% on Part 1 and Part 2 of the Grade 5 AGP exam for the opportunity to take the Grade 6 mathematics at their home middle school as a fifth grade student.