Math

Math 6 focuses on the basic building blocks for higher level mathematics. Students learn to identify numbers and operations, represent order, compare numbers, and estimate. Algebra is used to analyze and introduce symbols to generalize patterns, recognize properties of operations, and analyze change in various situations. Students are introduced to geometric concepts and taught to analyze and describe the characteristics and properties of 2-D and 3-D shapes, locate and specify points on a grid, and use geometric concepts such as symmetry and transformations. Students learn to determine time, length, perimeter, area, weight, capacity, and temperature. Students collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and display data in tables and graphs and determine the probabilities of outcomes in simple experiments. All concepts are taught with an emphasis on solving real-world problems.

Math 7 students develop their skills in working with fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, ratio and proportion, area, and volume, with an emphasis on understanding in order to increase their problem-solving abilities. They study probability, the real number system, equations, and the coordinate plane. Students consider ideas underlying these concepts: Why is a particular skill needed? What kind of problems will it help solve? Mathematics is presented in a manner that is worthwhile, interesting, entertaining, and relevant.

Pre-algebra focuses on the basic math skills and abstract thinking in preparation for algebra. The first semester is spent working on integers, fractions, decimals, and percents as well as manipulations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students expand their knowledge of numbers by discussing topics such as exponents, factors, ratios, proportions, patterns, equations, inequalities, triangles, area, and volume. The second semester introduces basic algebra including variables, algebraic expressions, functions, and graphing. Prerequisite: Math 7

Algebra I students study the real number system and the basic structure of algebra. Major topics include solving linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, systems of linear equations, laws of exponents, and basic factoring. Special attention is given to graphing and writing linear equations.