Math Placement Readiness Kit (Grades 5–6): Advanced 6 & Accelerated 7
Math Placement Readiness Kit (Grades 5–6): Advanced 6 & Accelerated 7
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This math placement readiness kit helps families of grade 5–6 students check readiness for advanced or accelerated middle school math, with 28 printable pages per level and a 40-question check.
What you get: 28 printable pages per level for grades 5–6 (Level A, Level B or both). A ZIP with a print-ready US Letter PDF. Instant download after checkout; nothing is shipped.
Thinking about an advanced or accelerated math class for middle school? In Carlsbad Unified and San Dieguito Union, placement into the faster math path is decided in grades 5 and 6, mostly from report-card grades and a spring skills assessment. This kit shows you, months ahead, which skill areas are solid and which need work, so there are no surprises in May.
Choose your level
- Level A: Grade 5 → Advanced 6. For 5th graders weighing Math 6 Advanced (Carlsbad USD) or a similar advanced grade 6 course. Sections: decimals, expressions and equations, fractions, whole numbers, patterns and sequences.
- Level B: Grade 6 → Accelerated 7. For 6th graders weighing Math 7/8 Accelerated (Carlsbad USD) or the grade 7 options San Dieguito sets from its spring grade 6 assessment. Sections: decimals, percents and absolute value; expressions, equations and inequalities; fractions; integers; ratios and proportions.
- Both levels for families with two children, or who want to start early.
What's inside each level (28 printable pages)
- A parent guide to how placement works, with the published Carlsbad USD criteria, the San Dieguito spring assessment dates, waivers and your rights under California's Mathematics Placement Act (SB 359)
- A 40-question readiness check in 5 skill areas, no calculator, about 60 minutes (or two sittings)
- A scoring sheet that marks each area Strong, On track or Build up, compared with the share of questions the district publishes for that area
- A full answer key with a worked solution for every question
- Five gap-fill packs: a worked example, 11 practice questions and a 4-question re-check each, with answers
- A 6-week home plan (20 minutes, 4 days a week) and a page on whether acceleration is the right choice for your child
- A California standards map: every question is tagged to a California Common Core math standard
Honest notes
- Every question is original. These are not MDTP, Star, CAASPP or district test questions, and they don't try to copy them. Practicing the real skills is what helps.
- This is a readiness check, not a prediction. Districts also use grades and sometimes teacher input. No kit can guarantee a placement.
- Criteria are quoted from the district documents available in October 2026 and can change each year. Buyers get free updates.
- Not affiliated with or endorsed by Carlsbad Unified, San Dieguito Union, the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project, UC or CSU.
California standards
Level A: 4.OA.2, 4.OA.4, 4.OA.5, 4.NF.2, 5.OA.1, 5.OA.2, 5.OA.3, 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.3b, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7, 5.NF.1, 5.NF.4a, 5.NF.6, 5.NF.7a, 5.NF.7b, 5.G.2, 6.EE.7
Level B: 5.NF.1, 5.NF.4, 5.NF.6 (review), 6.RP.2, 6.RP.3, 6.RP.3a, 6.RP.3b, 6.RP.3c, 6.NS.1, 6.NS.3, 6.NS.4, 6.NS.5, 6.NS.6b, 6.NS.7a, 6.NS.7c, 6.NS.7d, 6.NS.8, 6.EE.1, 6.EE.2c, 6.EE.3, 6.EE.7, 6.EE.8, plus a few grade 7 stretch standards (7.NS.1, 7.NS.2, 7.EE.4a, 7.RP.2) that accelerated courses start early
Instant download: a ZIP with a print-ready PDF (US Letter). One purchase covers one household. Questions? Email shopcreatorsupplyco@gmail.com.
Guide: California Middle School Math Placement: SB 359, MDTP and Accelerated Math
Frequently asked questions
What is the Math Placement Readiness Kit?
It is a printable kit that shows families of grade 5–6 students, months ahead, which math skill areas are solid and which need work before placement into an advanced or accelerated middle school math class. It is written around placement in Carlsbad Unified and San Dieguito Union.
Which level should I choose?
Level A is for 5th graders weighing Math 6 Advanced or a similar advanced grade 6 course, and Level B is for 6th graders weighing Math 7/8 Accelerated or San Dieguito's grade 7 options. Both levels suit families with two children or who want to start early.
What is inside each level?
28 printable pages: a parent guide to how placement works, a 40-question readiness check in 5 skill areas, a scoring sheet, a full answer key with worked solutions, five gap-fill packs, a 6-week home plan and a California standards map.
How much does it cost?
Level A or Level B is $24 each, and both levels are $39. One purchase covers one household.
Are these real district or MDTP test questions?
No. Every question is original; they are not MDTP, Star, CAASPP or district test questions. The kit is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carlsbad Unified, San Dieguito Union, the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project, UC or CSU.
Can the kit guarantee a placement?
No. It is a readiness check, not a prediction, and districts also use grades and sometimes teacher input. Criteria are quoted from district documents available in October 2026 and can change, and buyers get free updates.