Junior High Math

MATH 6

Math ₆ is an introduction to mathematical procedures, symbols and signs

The Math ₆ teachers adhere to the 2010 Common core State Standards as a baseline for instructional guidelines.  Through basal texts, workbooks, and technology, students manipulate introductory concepts in this beginning of higher order mathematics.

Students are introduced to, practice, and eventually master the following concepts:

•  Compare and order positive and negative integers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers within number sense

•  Find multiples and factors of rational numbers

•  Compute problems involving operations

•  Solve problems involving fractions, decimals, rations, proportions, and percentages

•  Write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expression and equations

•  Evaluate first power/ linear expressions

•  Solve linear equations

•  Identify, describe and classify the properties of plane and solid geometric shapes and the relationships between them

•  Work in both customary and metric measurements

•  Make decisions on how to approach problems and communicate  ideas

MATH 7

Math ₇ and Math ₈ develop pre-algebra and plane geometry applications. . The expectation for Math ₇is that each student will have skills to:

•  Compute sensibly to accuracy, simplify expressions and apply equivalent forms

•  Problem solve real- life situations through   introduction of math reading comprehension

•  Understand  and represent basic math symbols and notations

•  Apply conjectures to consider  possible procedures

•  Think deductively  in  both independent and collegiate manners

•  Review skills in mixed practice exercises

•  Recognize pre-algebra concepts in their own lives

•  Appreciate geometry in world forms and in study of measurements

Under these guidelines, the Math ₇ teachers each work in small groups to provide cooperation, relaxation and confidence in the delights of mathematics.

 

MATH 8

Math ₇ and Math ₈ develop pre-algebra and plane geometry applications. . The Math ₈expectation is that each student will complete the curriculum with skills to:

•  Compute complex  order  sensibly to accuracy

•  Problem solve real- life situations with a  appreciation of math reading detail

•  Understand, communicate and represent the language of math

•  Think logically  and optionally in  both independent and collegiate manners

•  Live in their technological generation and possibly create into their technological future

•  Begin to dream of opportunities mathematics can generate

•  Hold in wonder the power of God in the creation of the World as mathematics continues to explore its elements

Under these guidelines, Math ₈teachers each work in small groups to provide cooperation, wonder and confidence in the explorations of mathematics.