Honors Mathematics
Placement Matrix
Grades 7-8
A student must have the appropriate Cognitive Abilities score of 90 APR or above to be placed on the matrix.
Cognitive Abilities (APR)
Quantitative/Nonverbal Composite
Performance Series (NPR)
Math
Iowa (NPR)
Mathematics
Placement Test (NPR)
Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT)
Renzulli Scales (Profile)
Honors Math Scales Used:
Learning, Motivation, and
Mathematics
0
1
2
3
4
< 89
90 – 92
93 - 95
96 - 97
98 - 99
< 89
90 – 92
93 - 95
96 - 97
98 - 99
< 89
90 – 92
93 - 95
96 - 97
98 - 99
< 89
90 – 92
93 - 95
96 - 97
98 - 99
No scales
“Always” or
“Frequently”
One scale
“Always” or
“Frequently”
Two scales
“Always” or
“Frequently”
Three scales
“Always” or
“Frequently”
At least
two scales
“Always”
A student must have 10 points for placement.
For specific grade level criteria concerning identification and placement, see the Gifted Flow Charts on the Academically Talented page found at
www.naperville203.org.
APR = Age Percentile Rank
NPR = National Percentile Rank
LPR = Local Percentile Rank