Procedure 2403P Math Mastery-Based Credit

Mastery-based credit can be used either for awarding credit in place of a traditional course, or for credit recovery purposes.
 
Washington State Assessments and State-Approved Alternatives
 
  • The student may recover up to one (1) credit for failed or incomplete Algebra and/or Geometry if the student scores a level 2 on the Smarter Balanced assessment in Mathematics.
  • The student may recover up to two (2) credits for failed or incomplete Algebra and/or Geometry if the student meets or exceeds standard (scores a level 3 or 4) on the Smarter Balanced assessment in Mathematics.
Local Assessments
The student with a foreign transcript may recover credit for specific local math courses if the student demonstrates proficiency on locally determined semester- or year-end assessments. 
 
General Education Development Test
 
The State Board of Education in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines what constitutes a passing score for a General Education Development (GED) test. Students may obtain one (1) math credit for achieving a passing score on a (GED) test in math. Additionally, any student may obtain (0.5) credit for successfully completing a course or courses in preparation for taking a GED test.
 

For students in or from institutional education facilities, the district will award at least one (1) math credit for achieving a passing score on the math section of a GED test. The district will also award students in or from institutional education facilities additional credit for successfully completing a course or courses in preparation for taking a GED test.

Successful Completion of Next Higher-Level Course
 
Credit may be awarded for a course when the student successfully completes the next higher-level course in a sequence that includes a natural progression of the state learning standards from the previous course. Mastery-based credit is available for:
 
  • Basic Math 1 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Basic Math 2.
  • Basic Math 2 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Basic Math 3.
  • Basic Math 3 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Basic Math 4.
  • Pre-Algebra 1 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Pre-Algebra 2.
  • Pre-Algebra 2 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Pre-Algebra 3.
  • Pre-Algebra 3 (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Pre-Algebra 4.
  • Algebra I 1 (first semester) (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Algebra I 2
  • Algebra II 1 (first semester) (0.5) if the student achieves a passing grade in Algebra II 2.
Equivalency Course of Study
 
Students may receive credit for learning experiences outside of school that align to state learning standards, in accordance with Board Policy 2413 – Equivalency Credit Opportunities and WAC 392-410-300.
The district collects and annually reviews disaggregated data to see which subgroups of students are receiving mastery-based credit. If disproportionality is found, the district takes appropriate actions to ensure equitable access to these crediting opportunities.
 
  
Adoption Date: 7/05/22
Revised: 1/17/23