Eighth Grade Math Syllabus

This year we have two primary goals, 1) a comprehensive review and deepening of all pre-algebraic understanding and skills, and 2) an introduction to algebraic thinking and problem solving.

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Seventh Grade Math Syllabus

This year we have two primary goals, 1) a comprehensive review of all pre-algebra skills, and 2) an introduction to algebraic problem solving. Because last year’s studies were disrupted, we’ll begin with a solid review. Much of this may be familiar, but the approach will be new, the focus on depth of understanding, and the content rigorous, interesting and challenging.

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Sixth Grade Mathematics Syllabus

Sixth grade is an important year for developing a bridge between the concrete operations of arithmetic and the abstractness of algebraic thinking. Students typically arrive in sixth grade fluent in addition, subtraction, and multiplication using multi-digit whole numbers. They should have a solid understanding of all four operations with positive rational numbers. They also have an initial understanding of measurement, and how to represent and interpret data.

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