Fifth-Graders transitioning from Grade 5 Math
Fifth-Graders transitioning from Grade 5 Math
Guidance
Students in Seattle Public Schools enroll in the next course in sequence. The next course in sequence will include the next set of math standards which is defined by Washington State Standards. Thus, students transitioning from Grade 5 Math to 6th grade will be enrolled into Math 6.
Sequence of Math Courses
- Grade 5 Math
- Math 6
- Math 7
- Math 8
SPS strives to “ensure continuity of children’s learning across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school mathematics by creating a coherent mathematics pathway with standards, curriculum, and assessments focused on deep mathematical understanding.”
Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics, pg. 126
Secondary Math Career Options
All students can access advanced math coursework (Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics, International Baccalaureate Standard Level math (IB SL), or College in the High School math courses) by their senior year. Students will also have the opportunity to accelerate one year in math in middle or high school to reach additional advanced math coursework (AP Calculus or International Baccalaureate Higher Level math (IB HL)) if it aligns with their high school and beyond goals.
Any of the progressions below will ensure students are college and career ready in mathematics.
Example Math Progressions and *Acceleration Possibilities
| 5th grade | 6th grade | 7th grade | 8th grade | 9th grade | 10th grade | 11th grade | 12th grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 Math | Math 6 | Math 7 | Math 8 | Algebra 1 | Geo | Algebra 2 | Precalc |
| Grade 5 Math | Math 6 | Math 7 | Math 8 | Algebra 1 | Geo | Algebra 2 | AP Stat |
| Grade 5 Math | Math 6 | Math 7 | Math 8 | Algebra 1 | Geo | Algebra 2 | College in the High School |
| Grade 5 Math | Math 6 | *Math 7/8 | Algebra 1 | Geo | Algebra 2 | Precalc | AP Calculus |
| Grade 5 Math | Math 6 | Math 7 | Math 8 | Algebra 1 | *Geo & Algebra 2 | IB HL | IB HL |
More information is available at Math Enrollment and Course Progression Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact the middle school for specific information regrading the math courses that are available.