Scantron is an online algebra 1 assessment tool. At the end of 8th grade, those students who have studied algebra 1 will take an online placement test. This is required for placement in the parochial high schools for mathematics. After completing Algebra 1, your child will be prepared for Algebra 2 in their freshman year of high school. The private high schools will offer their own math placement test in the spring. The public high schools will also offer their own math placement test, often in the summer. Your child should study and review for this placement test. This is a cumulative test based on topics covered during the entire year.