District 181 Mathematics Criteria - Spring 2018 For Suggested Class Placements - Update made on 2018.02.07 BOE approved 2.12.2018

Oct 5, 2026

District 181 provides spring 2018 placement criteria for grades 3 through 6 for fall 2018 suggested class placements. The document defines Advanced and Accelerated pathways using MAP percentile/RIT thresholds, Winter and Spring math assessment requirements, and CogAT nonverbal/quantitative composite stanine results. It also specifies bridging expectations for grades 4–5, including successful completion of fee-based online summer bridge coursework and required summative scores. Ongoing performance thresholds trigger teacher collaboration and possible course changes based on trimester or quarter test/quiz averages.

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Grade 3 (Fall 2018)

Advanced criteria

Accelerated criteria

Ongoing performance and movement rules

Grades 4 and 5 (Fall 2018)

Eligibility for Advanced

Eligibility for Accelerated

Summer bridge courses and placement timeline

Ongoing performance and movement rules

Grade 6 (Fall 2018)

Advanced criteria

Accelerated criteria

Petition process for non-qualifying scores

Ongoing performance and movement rules

District 181 Mathematics Criteria • Spring 2018 For Suggested Class Placements in Grade 3 (Fall 2018) Advanced MAP 80th percentile or greater on both 2017-2018 Winter and Spring math assessments 2017-2018 CogAT data will be also be used to determine placement if: ● The unit common assessment average criteria is met, but one MAP score is between the 77th and 79th percentiles and the other score is at the 80th percentile. CogAT Nonverbal and Quantitative* Composite Stanine 8 or 9 Accelerated MAP 99th percentile on both 2017-2018 Winter and Spring math assessments 2017-2018 CogAT data will also be used to determine placement if: ● The unit common assessment average criteria is met, but one MAP score is between the 96th and 98th percentiles and the the other score is at the 99th percentile. CogAT Nonverbal and Quantitative* Composite Stanine 9 *The quantitative section of CogAT measures a child’s understanding of basic quantitative concepts and relationships. The non-verbal section of CogAT measures reasoning using pictures and geometric shapes. This section reduces the impact of language on the student’s score. Students must maintain a high level of performance in an advanced or accelerated course as reflected in their overall trimester grade. Teachers will collaborate and work with students and parents if a student’s trimester test and quiz average falls below 80% . If a student’s test and quiz average falls below 70% for two consecutive trimesters, the student will be placed in a course that more effectively meets their learning needs. However, students may be moved out sooner as determined by the team. ••• Update made on 2018.02.07 BOE approved 2.12.2018 District 181 Mathematics Criteria • Spring 2018 For Suggested Class Placements in Grades 4 and 5 (Fall 2018) The following criteria is intended for students who didn’t meet the criteria in the past but have made significant growth from the 2016-2017 Spring placement. The criteria for movement into the next trajectory is as follows: Advanced MAP 80th Percentile or greater on both 2017-2018 Winter and Spring math assessments Unit Common Assessment Average 85% or greater at time of placement decision Summer Bridge Course Coursework successfully completed and summative assessment score of 75% or above Accelerated MAP 99th Percentile or greater on both 2017-2018 Winter and Spring math assessments Unit Common Assessment Average 90% or greater at time of placement decision Summer Bridge Course Coursework successfully completed and summative assessment score of 80% or above Placement into the accelerated grade level trajectory* Summer Bridge Courses Students entering grades 4 and 5 who meet the MAP and unit common assessment average criteria as stated above will also need to bridge their skills over the summer by working through coursework provided by the district. These fee-based courses will be offered in an online learning format, where students will be able to complete assignments and quizzes and receive feedback from teachers remotely. Movement into the next trajectory will be dependent upon successful completion of the coursework and a summative assessment score of either 75% or above for advanced placement, or 80% and above for accelerated placement. The summative assessment will be taken at the district office prior to the start of the 2018-2019 school year. Students will have two opportunities to pass the assessment. *Students must maintain a high level of performance in an advanced or accelerated course as reflected in their overall trimester grade. Teachers will collaborate and work with students and parents if a student’s trimester test and quiz average falls below 80% . If a student’s test and quiz average falls below 70% for two consecutive trimesters, the student will be placed in a course that more effectively meets their learning needs. However, students may be moved out sooner as determ

FAQs

What tests and scores are used to determine Advanced placement in spring 2018?

Advanced placement uses MAP performance on both 2017–2018 Winter and Spring math assessments, along with CogAT nonverbal and quantitative composite stanine where applicable.

What additional requirement applies for students entering grades 4 and 5 who meet MAP and unit common assessment criteria?

Students must bridge their skills over the summer by completing district-provided fee-based online coursework, including assignments, quizzes, and remote feedback, then meet the required summative assessment score.

What happens if a student’s performance drops during the term?

Teachers collaborate with students and parents if trimester or quarter test and quiz averages fall below 80%. If averages fall below 70% for two consecutive trimesters or quarters, the student may be placed in a course that better meets learning needs, though the team may move them out sooner.

Oct 5, 2026

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