San Dieguito Union High School District

Mathematics

The California Department of Education (CDE) establishes standards for Mathematics and outlines information regarding what all students in California public schools should know and be able to do in mathematics, emphasizing computational and procedural skills, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving. Content Standards, Frameworks, Instructional Materials, Resources and Professional Development are all aligned to these outcomes.

overview of Math education in sduhsd

Curriculum

District math teachers and instructional leaders developed math curriculum and course pathways for all students grade 7-12.

The SDUHSD Math Curriculum Support website has materials, including digital versions of student editions and homework packets, as well as videos and extra practice worksheets aligned to the curriculum, to provide additional support for students and parents.

Courses

Click here to review the SDUHSD Math Course Descriptions for middle and high school.

For additional school math course offerings and course profiles, please visit each school's website.

SDUHSD Math pathways

The district math course pathways documents show the course sequence and recommendations for math course placement, as well as information about bridges and fulfilling graduation and college entrance requirements.

Click here to view the SDUHSD Math Pathway Overview

Students enrolled in an Essentials or Readiness level math class may participate in an SDUHSD Math Bridge opportunity to determine course enrollment in math for the following school year. There are two ways for students to participate in a math bridge opportunity to move from Essentials/Readiness to grade-level math:

- Enrollment in a summer school course or middle school participation in the Concurrent School Year Bridge Opportunity (Spanish).

SDUHSD Math Course Pathway and Placement Information with Honors

Students who wish to bridge from a non-honors course to an honors course may complete the honors math bridge opportunities. Please speak with your math teacher and school counselor.

INCOMING STUDENT MATH placement

Math Assessment as Part of Enrollment in SDUHSD

Before the start of the school year/during pre-enrollment:

Incoming Grade 7 & 8

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) - for students entering grade 7, the MDTP is an assessment of preparedness for 7th-grade mathematics. The results of the MDTP provide information on next course enrollment options.
- This online assessment is administered annually to 6th-grade students at the five feeder elementary schools - Cardiff, Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach.
- For students enrolling from non-feeder elementary schools, assessments are scheduled directly with the middle school.
Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT) - an optional additional test for 6th-grade students designed to measure a student's readiness to take 8th-grade level Integrated Math B Honors as a 7th-grade student. This assessment is challenging and designed for students already on an accelerated math pathway. Any 6th-grade student who wishes to enroll in Integrated Math B Honors in 7th grade must take the IMBHRT and score 70% or higher.

Incoming Grade 9-12

Placement is based on student academic records and a district math placement assessment is offered to inform readiness for Integrated Math 1/1 Honors, Integrated Math 2/2 Honors or Integrated Math 3/3 Honors. Please contact the high school for assessment information.

After the start of the school year:

Grade 7 -12 Transferring/New to District Enrollees - Placement is based on student academic records and transfer/in-progress coursework. Math placement assessments may be offered. Please contact the middle school for assessment information.

2025 Assessment Information

Middle School Math Assessment

Middle School Math Assessment

Welcome to the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD).

Over the next few months, SDUHSD will be working with our feeder elementary school districts to administer the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) assessment. Please reference the following information below:

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP)

The online Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) is an assessment of preparedness for 7th-grade mathematics. This online math readiness assessment will be administered at your child’s elementary school. Please check with your current 6th-grade teacher for specific testing dates. The results of the MDTP provide information on next course enrollment options for students entering 7th grade.

For New SDUHSD 8th Grade Students:

If your student will be entering 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year, we request that you provide their transcript from 7th grade showing the math class they completed. The math diagnostic test for incoming 8th-grader students is optional.

Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT)

The SDUHSD Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT) is an optional test for 6th-grade students. It is designed to measure a student's readiness to take 8th-grade level Integrated Math B Honors as a 7th-grade student. This assessment is challenging and designed for students already on an accelerated math pathway. Any student who wishes to enroll in Integrated Math B Honors in 7th grade must take the SDUHSD IMBHRT and score 70% or higher. If your child is planning to take the IMBHRT, you will need to complete an online registration form, which will be posted below in March.

Math Assessment Timeline

MDTP

Assessment Window	OPENS: Monday, March 10, 2025 CLOSES: Friday, April 18, 2025
Score Reports	Mailed by Wednesday, April 30, 2025

MDTP will be administered at each elementary school site by the 6th-grade teacher.

IMBHRT

*Assessment Dates & Times	Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Earl Warren Middle School Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Earl Warren Middle School Thursday, April 17, 2025 - 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Earl Warren Middle School Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Earl Warren Middle School
Score Reports	Mailed by Monday, May 5, 2025

*Student check-in begins at 3:45 p.m. The IMBHRT 90-minute assessment begins at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that score reports are mailed by the above dates via district mail. Mail delivery services may differ, so please expect results within 7-10 business days.

See this as a PDF: SDUHSD Middle School Math Assessment Communication - 2025

Middle School Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT)

Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT)

Registration has closed for the Spring 2025 Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test. We are unable to accept any more students for this assessment.

A July assessment date will be offered for any student who registered for 7th grade in SDUHSD after April 21, 2025. This date is for newly enrolled students who have not taken the IMBHRT previously.

IMBHRT July Registration

The SDUHSD IMBHRT is an optional test for 6th-grade students. Any student who wishes to enroll in Integrated Math B Honors in 7th grade must take the SDUHSD IMBHRT and score 70% or higher.

Important Information:

Any pre-enrolled 6th-grade student may take the IMBHRT during the testing dates.
Students may take the IMBHRT once; there are no retakes.
IMBHRT online sign-ups will begin Monday, March 24, 2025. Testing details will be posted on this page.
Online registration will close for each session two weeks (10 business days) before the testing date.
SDUHSD will send one email confirmation upon receiving the registration.
The test is scheduled for 1 hour 45 minutes.

SDUHSD Middle School IMBHRT Testing Q&A

When will the Spring 2025 IMBHRT be offered?	The IMBHRT will be offered on the following dates/times: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Where will my student take the IMBHRT?	The IMBHRT administration will be done in person at Earl Warren Middle School. Earl Warren Middle School 155 Stevens Ave Solana Beach
What is the format of the IMBHRT?	The IMBHRT will be given in a digital format.
How will my student register for the IMBHRT?	IMBHRT registration details will be posted on this page.
What will my student need to take the IMBHRT?	All testing materials will be provided to your student. All calculators, smart watches, and cell phones will be checked in upon arrival.
When should my student expect their results from the IMBHRT?	Student IMBHRT results will be mailed to the parent/guardian address on file on Monday, May 5, 2025. Please note that score reports are mailed by the above dates via district mail. Mail delivery services may differ, so please expect results within 7-10 business days.
How will my student receive their IMBHRT results?	Students will receive their results in a letter mailed home.

See this as a PDF: Integrated Math B Honors Readiness Test (IMBHRT) Information - 2025

High School New to District Math Assessment

As part of enrolling in high school for students who are new to the district, math placement is based on student academic records and a district math placement assessment for Integrated Math 1/1 Honors, Integrated Math 2/2 Honors or Integrated Math 3/3 Honors.

Please follow the high school enrollment process and contact the high school for math assessment information

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