Middle School Mathematics

MTH060 - Mathematics 6
Prerequisites: Grade 5 MathPeriods per week: 5Grade(s): 6
This course is a review of the basic math skills in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as an introduction to simple algebra. Students will be introduced to equations, probability, and integers. They will also work with proportions, percents, and coordinate geometry. (Text: Middle School Math, Course 1, Holt)
MTH070 - Mathematics 7
Prerequisites: Mathematics 6Periods per week: 5Grade(s): 7
This course provides students with a review and extension of basic math concepts in number theory and algebraic reasoning, proportional reasoning, and geometric concepts. (Text: Middle School Math Course 2, Holt)
MTH071 - Pre-Algebra 7
Prerequisites: Mathematics 6, Teacher approval based on test scorePeriods per week: 5Grade(s): 7, 8
In this course, students will make the transition from general math to algebra. They will learn to work with equations and inequalities, proportions and percents, integers, linear functions, and graphing. They will also learn how to handle data, probability, and plane geometry. (Text: Pre-Algebra, Holt)
MTH081 - Algebra I Grade 8
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra 7, Teacher approval based on test scorePeriods per week: 5Grade(s): 8
In this course, students will be introduced to variables, translation and solving problems, real numbers, polynomials, factoring, fractions, functions, linear equations, inequalities, rational numbers, and irrational numbers. Students will be given the frame work for abstract and deductive reasoning and demonstrate this by applying concepts to situations. Students will be introduced to TI-83 graphic calculator. (Text: Algebra I, Holt)