Middle School Curriculum Posts

Algebra Foundations: Grade 8 Algebra Foundations is designed for students who are still developing their basic math and algebraic reasoning skills. Real-world problem solving is used to aid in concept formation and application. Reasoning, strategies, and connections are emphasized through written and oral communication of mathematical ideas. Study skills development and homework support are emphasized throughout the course. Each student is encouraged to discover and develop computational and conceptual understanding through individual work, cooperative learning, and problem solving. Students in Algebra Foundations study linear equations and inequalities, linear functions, exponents and roots, and polynomials.

Algebra 1: Grade 8 Algebra 1 is suitable for students who have demonstrated proficiency in their basic skills and have a solid framework of conceptual understanding of mathematics with a particular emphasis on algebraic thinking. Students in this course can work with abstract representations of mathematical concepts and are motivated by a challenging mathematics curriculum. Reasoning, strategies, and connections are emphasized through written and oral communication of mathematical ideas. Problem-solving is emphasized to ensure successful application of mathematical concepts in realistic contexts. Students in Algebra 1 study linear equations and inequalities, linear functions and systems, polynomials, quadratic equations, and radical and rational functions.

Enriched Algebra 1: Grade 8 Enriched Algebra 1 geared toward students who have demonstrated a strong understanding of pre-algebra math concepts with respect to number operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data analysis, and probability. They have well-developed study skills and can work with abstract representations of mathematical concepts with less time being spent on developing the foundation-level core concepts. These students enjoy learning and are motivated by a challenging mathematics curriculum. Reasoning, strategies, and connections are emphasized through written and oral communication of mathematical ideas. Problem-solving and the enrichment of course topics is emphasized to ensure successful application of mathematical concepts in realistic contexts in a variety of formats to include in-class examples, homework practice, and assessments. Students in Enriched Algebra 1 study linear equations and inequalities, linear functions and systems, exponential functions, polynomials, quadratic functions, radical and rational functions, and transformations.

Advanced Geometry: Grade 8 Advanced Geometry course is designed for students who completed Advance Algebra 1 (no longer offered after 22-23) and have a highly developed understanding of algebraic concepts with respect to linear equations and inequalities, linear functions and systems, polynomials, quadratic functions, relations and functions. They are both creative and intuitive in their solutions, have exceptional study skills, can work with abstract representations of mathematical concepts, and are highly motivated by a challenging mathematics curriculum. Reasoning, strategies, and connections are emphasized through written and oral communication of mathematical ideas. Students in Advanced Geometry study definitions used in deductive reasoning, principles of logic, properties of polygons, perpendicularity, congruence, similarity, trigonometry, circles, two and three-dimensional measurement, and transformations. An emphasis is placed throughout the duration of this course on the development and exploration of formal proofs and problem-solving with additional enrichment of select topics.