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Students WelcomeSmarter Balanced Test Scores
What are Smarter Balanced Scores?
Smarter Balanced is a career and college readiness assessment given in the high schools. The scores from this test may be used to place students into math and English classes who are either:
- Admitted and enrolling in the academic year immediately following high school graduation
- Enrolling in dual credit courses as high school juniors or seniors
How is My Placement Determined by Smarter Balanced Scores?
MATH | ENGLISH |
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For placement into Math& 107 (Math in Society), Math& 146 (Statistics), or their equivalents: 1)Level 3 or 4 score on high school Smarter Balanced assessment plus a) B or better in Algebra 2, and b) successful completion (passing grade) of one math course in the junior or senior year OR 2) B or better grade in designated Bridge to College Math class as a senior For placement into other entry-level math courses (including pre-calculus): Requires Smarter Balanced Level 3 or 4 plus B or better in a high school pre-calculus or higher course |
For placement into any entry college-level English course (including but not limited to English Composition or its equivalent): 1) Level 3 or 4 score on high school Smarter Balanced assessment OR 2) B or better grade in designated Bridge to College English class as a senior |