This is the day-to-day playbook for placement. It assumes you already know what Mapping & Rebuilding is (if not, start with What It Is & How It Works) and focuses on running each day.

Your child takes one test in the subject at a grade set by the MAP screener.

If the first test is already at the lowest level available and the score is below 90%:

Your child takes a test one grade below the first test. If they don't pass, they drop one more grade and keep going until they pass a test at 90%. They step down one grade at a time until they reach the lowest grade.

If they reach the lowest level without a 90% pass:

Starting one grade above the grade they passed at 90%, your child climbs back up. They reach this step either by passing the first test or by finishing a Foundation Rebuilding course. On each test:

If your child scores below the enrollment threshold, they’ll be rostered in the base course for that grade, and the placement process is finished.

When to book: any time a score is below 89.5%, two or more times.

What happens (15 minutes): the coach reviews missed questions and sorts them into two buckets.

Your role: set it up. Consider letting your child lead the conversation - you're always welcome to join.

The 30-second kickoff: "These first weeks aren't about grades; they're about finding your starting line. Think Jenga: we check the base so the tower doesn't wobble later. Slow now lets you go fast later."

"This is baby work." "A lower level means we're checking the base blocks, not calling you little. We'll tighten anything loose and go right back up."

Upset about a miss: "A miss is information, not failure - it tells us exactly what to fix. We'll patch it today, and you'll be stronger tomorrow."

Wants to retake right now: "Not today. Brains learn between tries. We'll fix the gaps, rest, and you'll do better tomorrow."

Wants to rush: "Speed today makes tomorrow longer. Read each question twice, cross out wrong options, and move on if stuck. One great test beats two rushed ones."

Bored because it's easy: "Perfect - easy means we climb fast. Keep focusing so we can place you higher without missing anything."

Test felt "unfair": "Good to know - tell the coach on the post-test coaching call what felt off. The goal is one change to try tomorrow."

How long does placement usually take? Most families clear it in about 3 weeks, depending on gaps and consistency.

Can we change the subject order each day? Yes - do the hardest subject when your child is most alert.

Do we need a PTC call every time? It's encouraged after any score below 89.5%, or if frustration shows up two sessions in a row.

What if there's no same-day PTC slot? Do foundation Rebuilding (hole-filling) now, book the earliest slot, and retest after that session.

Should I sit with my child during the test? Set up the space and remind them of the rules, but don't help or give even subtle cues - it gives a false read.

Can we do several tests in one day to go faster? You can, but accuracy drops with fatigue, so watch their endurance.

My child was advanced last year - why are we seeing a lower grade? Lower grades are a zoom-in on early pieces (foundational knowledge) that broader tests can't confirm. Doing advanced work and having a few early gaps can both be true at once.

When should I email support vs. book coaching? Tech glitches go to Support. Repeated sub-89.5% results, boredom, or foundation Rebuilding (hole-filling) confusion go to Academic Call (for lessons) or Post Testing Coaching Call (for tests).

Placement is short, purposeful, and worth doing right. One fresh test per day, same-day foundation Rebuilding (hole-filling), and a quick Coaching Call when needed beats every shortcut. If anything feels stuck, we're happy to help.