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: Saxon 6/5 + DIVE Video Lessons (Fifth Grade Math)
Stay on grade level. No placement test needed*.
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Option 2: Saxon 7/6 4 Ed + DIVE Video Lessons (6th 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 the AP Calculus exams significantly boosts college admissions and scholarship applications in the selection process. Students who stay on grade level can take the AP Calculus AB exam in 11th grade, which can also boost applications, but not quite as much. 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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