MathEMATICS

Math 6 is a double block class.  The primary focal points are using ratios to describe direct proportional relationships involving number, geometry, measurement, probability, and adding and subtracting decimals and fractions. Throughout mathematics in sixth grade, students build a foundation of basic understandings in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning; measurement; and probability and statistics.  Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations.  Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships.  Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems.  Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. The students will take the 6th grade STAAR math assessment.  

The primary focal points are using ratios to describe direct proportional relationships involving number, geometry, measurement, probability, and adding and subtracting decimals and fractions.  Throughout mathematics in sixth grade, students build a foundation of basic understandings in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; 

patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning; measurement; and probability and statistics.  Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations.  Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships.  Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems.  Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems.

This is a focused, fast-paced course that incorporates both 6th and 7th grade TEKS and emphasizes research methodology as a basis for problem solving with more depth and/or complexity.  Students are expected to participate in class discussions, and complete group or individual projects, and individual assignments. The students will take the 6th grade STAAR math assessment.

This is a rigorous grade level course that prepares students to take Algebra I as a freshman in high school.  In this course, students will focus on proportional relationships, expressions and equations, probability and statistics, data analysis, and financial literacy. The students will continue to build a foundation in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns, relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning; two-dimensional and three-dimensional measurement; and probability and statistics. 

Students will use technology along with other mathematical tools such as manipulative materials to develop conceptual understanding and solve problems as they do mathematics.  Students will take the 7th grade STAAR math assessment. 

This is a rigorous, fast-paced and accelerated course that offers a study of 7th and 8th grade curriculum and prepares students to take Algebra I in 8th grade. This course is an in-depth study of introductory concepts necessary before taking Algebra I. Concepts of proportionality and non-proportional linear relationships, foundations of functions, inequalities, geometry, two-dimensional and three-dimensional measurement, data analysis, and personal finance will be explored.  Students will use technology along with graphing calculators and other mathematical tools such as manipulative materials to develop conceptual understanding and solve problems as they do mathematics.  Students will take the 7th grade STAAR math assessment.

In addition to strengthening prior learning in math, the primary focal points are using basic principles of algebra to analyze and represent concepts of proportionality and non-proportional linear relationships, foundations of functions, geometry, two-dimensional and three- dimensional  measurement, data analysis, and personal finance.  Eighth grade students will use technology along with graphing calculators and other mathematical tools such as manipulative materials to develop conceptual understanding and solve problems as they do mathematics. Students will take the 8th grade STAAR math assessment. 

This course is the foundation concepts for high school mathematics.  Only students that have strong math skills should take the Algebra I course earlier than 9th grade. Students will learn symbolic reasoning, the role of functions, relationships between equations and functions, tools for algebraic thinking and applying these concepts in problem solving in real world applications.  Algebra I students will use technology to develop conceptual understanding and solve problems as they do mathematics.  Students will take the End of Course (STAAR EOC) assessment that is high stakes and contributes toward graduation requirements and is calculated with weighted credit in the student’s high school grade point average.  

Students who take Algebra I in the 8th grade are expected to continue on an accelerated math track and take a math course all 4 years of high school.