Regardless of the curriculum previously used or the grade earned in a prior math course, the best placement for most students, unless they are gifted, is the Saxon course designed for their current grade level. Gifted students can try to move ahead one grade level or they can stay on grade level.
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Option 1 Stay on Grade Level: Saxon 5/4+ DIVE Video Lessons (Fourth Grade)
Stay on grade level. No placement test available*
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Option 2 Move up One Level: Saxon 6/5+ DIVE Video Lessons (Fifth Grade)
Gifted math students can try to move ahead one grade level by taking this test: Placement Test
While we don't recommend pushing students, the advantage to moving ahead one grade level is the student can take both the AP Calculus AB & BC exams by the end of 11th grade and submit their scores with their college admissions and scholarship applications . A passing score on these exams significantly boost college admissions and scholarship applications in the selection process. However, staying on grade level allows students to take the AP Calculus AB exam by the end of 11th grade and submit their score with their college admissions and scholarship applications. A passing score on AP Calculus exam will also boost applications in the selection process. AP Exams
*Saxon placement in Kindergarten through 8th grade is based primarily on developmental readiness (grade level). The first 30 lessons in each level review the prerequisite concepts needed for success in the course, so placement tests can sometimes place students lower than necessary.
For this reason, only gifted math students who may be ready to advance one level should take the placement test. Students who are reluctant, struggle with math, or have gaps in their understanding are generally more successful starting one grade level lower.
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