Mathematics

Grade Placement: 6

Prerequisite: Mathematics 5

Description
Special emphasis is placed on problem-solving and applying concepts learned to real-world situations. Students compute fluently with rational numbers and have facility with their application in mathematical and real-world settings. Students reason with rates, ratios and proportions to solve problems. Students investigate, represent, and solve problems involving patterns, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability. Students will also study Algebraic concepts, such as variables, tables, graphs and symbols for representation. What’s Next? Mathematics 7

Grade Placement: 6 

Prerequisite: See Secondary Math Guide at end of course catalog

Description
Accelerated Math 6 is the beginning of an accelerated mathematics program designed to prepare students to study Algebra I in Grade 8 and to continue their high school mathematics education Advanced Placement Calculus and/or Dual Credit Mathematics Courses.  This course will cover all of the Grade 6 mathematics standards and half of the Grade 7 mathematics standards.  Placement of students choosing to pursue this course to begin the accelerated mathematics program will be based on student assessment data in grade 5 or by self-selection into the course by student and parent.  What’s Next? Accelerated Mathematics 7

Grade Placement: 7

Prerequisite: Mathematics 6

Description
Special emphasis is placed on problem-solving, applying concepts learned to real-world situations and pre- Algebra. Students reason with proportional relationships to structure and solve problems in two- and three-dimensional geometry and to connect rate of change, slope, linear relationships, and similarity on the coordinate plane. Students compute fluently with rational numbers and apply them in solving problems, including those related to probability. Students in this course continue the transition to algebraic concepts.   What’s Next? Mathematics 8

Grade Placement: 7

Prerequisite: See Secondary Math Guide at end of course catalog

Description
Accelerated Math 7 is the continuation of an accelerated mathematics program designed to prepare students to study Algebra I in Grade 8 and to continue their high school mathematics education to Advanced Placement Calculus and/or Dual Credit math courses.  This course will cover half of the Grade 7 mathematics standards and all of the Grade 8 mathematics standards. Students in Accelerated Mathematics 7 will take the 8th Grade STAAR Math test.  What’s Next? Algebra I EOC/Mathematics

Grade Placement: 8

Prerequisite: Mathematics 7 

Description
Special emphasis is placed on pre-Algebra including linear relationships, tables, graphs, problem-solving, and an introduction to inequalities, systems and quadratic functions. Students will solve problems with the Pythagorean Theorem, irrational numbers and area when dealing with geometric concepts.  Students compute fluently with both rational numbers and irrational numbers, and will be introduced to exponential growth and equivalent expressions. Students will also be instructed in the use of the graphing calculator.  What’s next in high school? Algebra I EOC Honors.

Grade Placement: 8              

Prerequisite: Accelerated Mathematics 7

Description
Algebra I Honors courses will challenge and enrich students, expanding their experience beyond the typical program. Success requires the student’s commitment to the expectations of the Honors course. This course will prepare students for future Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Dual Enrollment programs. This course will expand students’ understanding of number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry; measurement; and probability and statistics. describing, graphing, writing, and solving linear functions, equations and inequalities; describing, graphing, writing, and solving quadratic functions and equations; and writing and graphing exponential functions. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving and application of skills and concepts.  Students will be instructed in the use of the graphing calculator. STAAR EOC required for graduation. Students who have completed STAAR EOC assessments while in middle school must take either the ACT or SAT once in high school to fulfill federal testing requirements.  What’s next in high school? Geometry

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