Math Placement & Challenge Testing Info

Pod October 10, 2016

The following is information for incoming freshmen. It includes the criteria used for course placement, topic reviews, and answers. All freshmen are placed in Algebra 1 unless they pass a challenge exam. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Math Department Chair, Peter Strawn.

Geometry XL

Geometry XL Challenge Exam Topics

Algebra 2 Honors

Students taking this challenge test should also review concepts from Geometry XL

Algebra 2 Honors Challenge Exam Topics

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AP Precalculus

Students taking this challenge test should also review concepts from Algebra 2 Honors

AP PreCalculus Challenge Exam Topics

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Peter Strawn ’04
Computer Science / Mathematics Department Chair

Mr. Strawn graduated from Jesuit in 2004. He attended the University of San Diego, studying English, Philosophy, and Theology & Religious Studies, and began his teaching career three months after graduating in 2008. He earned his M.A. from CSU, Sacramento, in English Literature, and completed his B.S. in Computer Science from Oregon State University in 2021. He teaches all levels of computer science. He looks forward to continuing to expand offerings at Jesuit in the areas of technology and computer science and feels humbled and privileged to be teaching at his alma mater.

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Math Challenge Exam FAQs
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Students who do not take a math challenge test will be automatically placed in Algebra 1 regardless of their middle school math coursework / grades.

Keep in mind that students should only sign up for a challenge test if they’re currently enrolled in or have already completed the course’s prerequisite(s). For reference, those are:

Geometry XL Prerequisites: Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1

Algebra 2 Honors Prerequisites: Geometry or Integrated Math 2

AP Precalculus Prerequisites: Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3

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