Regardless of what math courses the student has previously completed or what grade they made in the previous course, the best placement for an 8th Grader is one of the options listed below:
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If Your Student Has Memorized Multiplication Facts to 9:
Regardless of what math courses the student has previously completed or what grade they made in the previous course, if they are in 8th Grade and have Memorized Multiplication Facts to 9 (3 seconds or less, no fingers, tricks, or songs), they should take Shormann Pre-Algebra A Placement Test is not recommended.*
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If Your Student Has NOT Memorized:Multiplication Facts to 9:
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Option 1: If they have memorized most but not all, take Shormann Pre-Algebra and work on memorizing the others either before starting the course or during the first 25 lessons.. It is important to have all facts to 9 memorized by lesson 25. A Placement Test is not recommended.*
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Option 2: If they have not memorized most of these facts, that can be an indication that they are not developmentally ready for Pre-Algebra. Go down one grade level and take: Saxon 7/6 + DIVE Video Lessons (6th Grade Math)
This allows students time to Memorize Multiplication Facts , build fluency, and learn at their own pace, which makes learning math faster and easier! A Placement Test is not recommended.*
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Option 1: If they have memorized most but not all, take Shormann Pre-Algebra and work on memorizing the others either before starting the course or during the first 25 lessons.. It is important to have all facts to 9 memorized by lesson 25. A Placement Test is not recommended.*
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I'm Not Sure if Multiplication Facts Are Memorized:
Give the student the Multiplication Mastery test here: Multiplication Facts Then, come back and read the recommendations above.
*Saxon & Shormann Math placement in Kindergarten through Pre-Algebra 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 a placement test. Students who are reluctant, struggle with math, or have gaps in their understanding are generally more successful starting one grade level lower.
If you would still like to give a placement test, see: