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.

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Algebra 2 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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Can my son take Geometry as a freshman?

Yes. If he takes and passes a Challenge Exam in Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1 he will be placed in Geometry or Geometry XL as a freshman.

What course will my son be placed into if he does not take any Math Challenge exams?

Algebra 1

Can my eighth-grade son take summer school to advance in math?

Yes.

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