Advanced Math Pathway

Each Advanced Math Pathway cohort represents fewer than 5% of the student population for the grade level. Most students need every year of math instruction available. All students in Bridgeport ISD are eligible for advanced math instruction beginning with Math 5 Compacted. These students will take Algebra I Honors as 8th grade students at the middle school. Students who select Math 5 rather than Math 5 Compacted may still enter this pathway in 6th grade. Our open enrollment in Math 6 Honors allows students to stay on track for Algebra I Honors in 8th grade. Beyond 6th grade, additional coursework or CBEs may be necessary to participate in advanced math courses.

Students are assessed using the CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) in Grade 4. Students with at least one qualifier in the areas of Nonverbal or Quantitative are identified as potential candidates for testing in regard to the Advanced Math Pathway. Grade 4 students may also be identified as potential candidates due to their MAP math scores. Additionally, students who qualify for LINC (Gifted and Talented) in the area of math are identified as possible candidates. This means that, with parent permission, they may take the additional Grade 5 Credit by Exam (CBE) through Bridgeport ISD to assess whether the Advanced Math Pathway is the correct placement for math. The campus will contact families of potential candidates for further testing.

A score of 80% or higher is required to qualify for placement in the Advanced Math Pathway in Bridgeport ISD.

There is no need to study for the CBE. Students who are appropriately placed in the Advanced Math Pathway are able to make sense of the math prior to any instruction. More information about the formatting of the assessment can be found at Math 5 CBE information (linked). Note: The CBE process for acceleration/ Advanced Math Pathway is administered through Bridgeport ISD.