The aim of the mathematics curriculum is to provide a foundation in logical and quantitative thinking. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students complete full-year courses in math that develop the ability to reason and think clearly.
Sixth Grade Math focuses on the transition course from concrete math to more abstract concepts. The Math 6 curriculum reinforces the skills of long division, fraction concepts, estimation, and problem solving skills. Students are expected to compute and estimate accurately with fractions and mixed numbers using all operations. They are introduced to proportion, percentages, ratios, exponents, and algebraic equations with whole numbers and decimals. Students continue to explore both the standard and metric measurement systems, the properties of whole numbers and decimals, and plane geometry. Specific attention is given throughout the course to the skills needed for pre-algebra and Algebra I.
Seventh Grade Pre-algebra briefly reviews the basic components and skills of general math such as computation, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, negative numbers, and inequalities. These skills are applied to percents, measurement, geometry, statistics, and probability in real world settings. After completing work on those concepts, specific attention is given to algebra skills needed before entering Algebra I.
Seventh Grade Algebra I-7 covers all fundamental concepts of Algebra from a review of the use of variables and basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as they apply to equations and inequalities, linear equations, quadratic equations, exponential functions, and multiplying and factoring polynomial expressions.
Eighth Grade Algebra I covers all fundamental concepts of Algebra from a review of the use of variables and basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as they apply to equations and inequalities, linear equations, quadratic equations, exponential functions, and multiplying and factoring polynomial expressions. The TI-84 series graphing calculator is utilized in the presentation of functions, linear equations, quadratic equations and inequalities.
Eighth Grade Geometry builds on basic algebraic skills to further develop and examine geometric concepts through models and coordinate geometry. Hands-on activities and formal proof methods are used to enhance the understanding of two and three dimensional reasoning and problem solving skills. The TI-84 series graphing calculator is used to model basic theorems involving polygons and solid figures and in the introduction and application of trigonometric functions.