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Mathematics 6
The goal of Math Standards 6 is to provide the student the foundation for success in Math Standards 7. The student uses reasoning, analyzing, evaluating, communicating, and justifying to further develop his/her problem-solving skills. Areas of emphasis include, but are not confined to fractions, decimals, and percents. Other areas of study are global mathematical processes; number and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Mathematics 7
The goal of Math Standards 7 is to provide the student with a foundation for success in Math Standards 8. The student uses reasoning, analyzing, evaluating, communicating, and justifying to further his/her problem-solving skills. Areas of emphasis include, but are not confined to, proportional reasoning (i.e., ratio, proportion, percent) and integers. Other areas of study are global mathematical processes; number and operations; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Mathematics 8
The goal of Math Standards 8 is to provide the student with the foundation for success in Algebra I in high school. The student uses reasoning, analyzing, evaluating, communicating and justifying to develop his/her problem-solving skills. Areas of emphasis include graphs, tables, equations and their relationships and the facility in the use of sets of real numbers. Other areas of study are global mathematical processes; number and operations; geometry; measurement; and data analysis, statistics, and probability. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
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LA/Literature addresses instruction and acquisition of basic skills in the reading process, emphasizing literacy and comprehension, as well as the application of appropriate reading strategies in the literal, interpretive, and evaluative analysis of various literary genres. Literature appreciation is encouraged through the use of selected novels, short stories, plays, and poetry. Language mechanics as well as the organization and development of paragraphs are stresses as part of the writing process. Speaking and listening skills are an integrated part of the course, and library and research abilities are reinforced along with technological skills as appropriate.
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Middle school science is a series of inquiry, laboratory-based courses that focuses on the use of science process skills to facilitate the mastery of the state science standards. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, scientific thinking and practice; physical, life, and earth science content, and science and society. Reading, writing, speaking, and research strategies are integrated throughout the course.
6th Grade Focus Earth and Space Science
7th Grade Focus Life Science
8th Grade Focus Physical Science
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SS 6
In this course, the student studies the ancient civilizations of the Near and Far East, Greek and Roman civilizations, and continues through Medieval European life. Typically, the rise and fall of civilizations and empires are studies highlighting the legacies provided to successive societies. Sixth grade Social Studies Performance Standards (History, Geography, civics and government, and Economics) are included in this course. Reading, writing, speaking and research strategies are integrated throughout the course.
SS 7
In this course the student examines the pre-history, politics, geography, economics, society, and cultures within New Mexico. The 7th Grade Performance Standards (History, Geography, Civics and Government, and Economics) should be included in this course. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and research skills are integrated throughout the course.
SS 8
This course examines the history of the United States from the periods of exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Eight grade social studies Performance Standards (History, Geography, civics & government, and Economics) should be included in the course. Reading, writing, speaking, and research strategies are integrated throughout the course.