grade level


  • Viability of a Grade Level in Math

    Viability of a Grade Level in Math

    When I am asked to consult or evaluate a student, often the student is years behind in math. As a result, I am often asked to determine the grade level of the student’s achievement. Regressing the math achievement to a single number is not viable. This post provides an explanation. Common Scenario Here is a…


  • Catching Up in Math is Often Akin to a Stuffing Suitcase

    Catching Up in Math is Often Akin to a Stuffing Suitcase

    In working with students with special needs on math programming and services, a common and major issue is that the student is behind and there is a tension between filling in gaps and addressing grade level content. Let me unpack this (pun intended). There is no single grade level for math, as is the case…


  • Math Intervention is Packing a Suitcase

    Math Intervention is Packing a Suitcase

    In working with students with special needs on math programming and services, a common and important issue is that the student is behind and there is a tension between math intervention to fill gaps and addressing ongoing grade level content. Unpacking the situation There is no single grade level for math, as is the case…


  • Problems with Determining Math Grade Level for a Student

    A common scenario involves a school official reporting out the grade level in math for a student. For example, a 7th grade student I was helping had tested at a 4th grade level. As a result, the student spent much of her 7th grade year working on 4th grade math. There are a couple problems…