Grades: 6-8
Length: two semesters
Prerequisite: teacher recommendation
Placement recommendation: Student scored below the 20th percentile on the most recent MAP test and more than one grade level below their current grade level on iReady. Complete the “Decision Point” form.
Middle School Math Lab is for any middle school student struggling to achieve math success. The goal of this course is to help students be successful with minimum intervention. Math Lab provides students with individualized instruction designed to support success in completing mathematics content. It will relate and reinforce mathematic skills students have learned previously, fill in gaps and misconceptions of previous content, and present the current content in concrete and hands-on methods. Completion of this course will place the student in current grade-level math or higher.
(Recommended Order)
Place Value
Basic Computation
Integers
Fractions
Decimals
Order of Operations
Conversions
Solving
Formulas
Financial
Coordinate Plane
Statistics
M2.3-4.1: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of number systems, thinking flexibly and attending to precision and reasonableness when solving problems using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
M2.7-8.1: The learner will expand their understanding of number systems thinking flexibly and attending to precision and reasonableness when solving problems using rational and irrational numbers.
M4.5-6.1: The learner will use tools and apply precision and reasoning to solve measurement problems in authentic applied contexts.
MS.3-4.2: The learner will use reasoning and self-monitoring to analyze and justify one or more solution pathways.
M3.7-8.1: The learner will expand the use of computational strategies, algorithms, and proportional reasoning to rational and irrational numbers.
M3.7-8.2: The learner will use reasoning and metacognitive skills through making conjectures, justifying, and effectively communicating mathematical solutions and arguments.
M4.7-8.1: The learner will strategically use tools and apply proportional reasoning and precision to solve measurement problems in pure/ theoretical and authentic applied contexts.
M5.7-8.1: The learner will make use of structure to describe and compare situations that involve proportionality, change, or patterns, and use the information to make conjectures and justify conclusions/ solutions.
M6.7-8.1: The learner will solve problems involving reasoning using properties of two- and three- dimensional shapes to analyze, represent, and model geometric relationships in pure/ theoretical and authentic applied contexts.
M7.3-4.1: The learner will gather, represent, and interpret data related to a particular/ single context, including authentic applications.
M7.7-8.1: The learner will design investigations and conduct probability experiments involving populations.
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Estimate a number to check to see if their answer makes sense.
Determining the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 2, lesson 23
AKSS
4.NBT.3, 7.EE.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Round a number to a given place.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 1
iReady grade 4, lesson 9
AKSS
4.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 6.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Determine the difference between estimating & rounding.
Determine when to estimate and when to round.
AKSS
4.NBT.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 5, 6
iReady grade 2, lesson 23
iReady grade 3, lesson 1
iReady grade 4, lesson 9
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.3-4.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Add multi-digit numbers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Add multi-digit numbers with regrouping and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested Materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 2
AKSS
4.NBT.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 6
M2.3-4.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Subtract multi-digit numbers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Subtract multi-digit numbers with borrowing and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 3
AKSS
4.NBT.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Multiply multi-digit numbers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Simplify exponents (squares and cubes) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 8
iReady grade 3, lesson 9
iReady grade 4, lesson 12
iReady grade 5, lesson 4
iReady grade 6, lesson 5
AKSS
5.NBT.5
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 6
M2.3-4.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Divide multi-digit numbers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Simplify roots (squares and cubes) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 4, lesson 15
iReady grade 5, lesson 5
iReady grade 8, lesson 23
AKSS
5.NBT.5
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 6
iReady grade 3, lesson 2
iReady grade 3, lesson 3
iReady grade 3, lesson 8
iReady grade 3, lesson 9
iReady grade 4, lesson 12
iReady grade 4, lesson 15
iReady grade 5, lesson 4
iReady grade 5, lesson 5
iReady grade 6, lesson 5
iReady grade 8, lesson 23
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Add integers using manipulatives and visuals.
Add integers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 10
iReady grade 7, lesson 14
AKSS
6.NS.5, 6.NS.6,
7.NS.2
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 4, 6
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Subtract integers using manipulatives and visuals.
Subtract integers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 10
iReady grade 7, lesson 14
AKSS
Mathematical Practices
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Multiply integers using manipulatives and visuals.
Multiply integers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 12
iReady grade 7, lesson 14
AKSS
Mathematical Practices
All mathematical practices are present in each unit.
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Divide integers using manipulatives and visuals.
Divide integers using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 12
iReady grade 7, lesson 14
AKSS
Mathematical Practices
Alaskan temperature – above/ below zero
Protons/ neutrons – positive and negative charge
Sea level
iReady grade 7, lesson 10
iReady grade 7, lesson 12
iReady grade 7, lesson 14
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Use least common multiple to find common denominators.
Add/subtract fractions using manipulatives and visuals.
Add/subtract fractions using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Use greatest common factor to simplify fractions.
Understand improper fractions versus mixed numbers.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 4, lesson 8
iReady grade 4, lesson 20
iReady grade 4, lesson 21
iReady grade 5, lesson 12
iReady grade 5, lesson 13
iReady grade 5, lesson 14
AKSS
4.OA.4, 5.NF.2,
7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Multiply fractions using manipulatives and visuals.
Multiply fractions using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Use greatest common factor to simplify fractions.
Understand improper fractions versus mixed numbers.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Cancel before multiplying.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 4, lesson 24
iReady grade 5, lesson 19
iReady grade 5, lesson 21
iReady grade 5, lesson 22
AKSS
5.NF.6, 7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Divide fractions using manipulatives and visuals.
Divide fractions using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Use greatest common factor to simplify fractions.
Understand improper fractions versus mixed numbers.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Cancel before dividing.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 23
iReady grade 5, lesson 24
iReady grade 6, lesson 9
iReady grade 6, lesson 10
AKSS
5.NF.7, 6.NS.1,
7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Solve equivalent fractions using greatest common factor (simplifying).
Solve equivalent fractions using least common multiple.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 23
iReady grade 5, lesson 24
iReady grade 6, lesson 9
iReady grade 6, lesson 10
AKSS
6.NS.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 6
Cooking
Construction
iReady grade 3, lesson 23
iReady grade 4, lesson 8
iReady grade 4, lesson 17
iReady grade 4, lesson 20
iReady grade 4, lesson 21
iReady grade 4, lesson 24
iReady grade 5, lesson 12
iReady grade 5, lesson 13
iReady grade 5, lesson 14
iReady grade 5, lesson 19
iReady grade 5, lesson 21
iReady grade 5, lesson 22
iReady grade 5, lesson 23
iReady grade 5, lesson 24
iReady grade 6, lesson 9
iReady grade 6, lesson 10
iReady grade 6, lesson 13
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Add multi-digit decimals with regrouping and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Add decimals using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 10
iReady grade 5, lesson 14
iReady grade 6, lesson 7
AKSS
6.NS.3, 7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Subtract multi-digit numbers with borrowing and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Subtract decimals using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 11
iReady grade 5, lesson 14
iReady grade 6, lesson 7
AKSS
6.NS.3, 7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Multiply multi-digit decimals using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 16
iReady grade 6, lesson 7
AKSS
6.NS.3, 7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
M2.3-4.1
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Divide multi-digit decimals using multiple scenarios and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 17
iReady grade 5, lesson 18
iReady grade 6, lesson 8
AKSS
6.NS.3, 7.NS.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6
iReady grade 5, lesson 10
iReady grade 5, lesson 11
iReady grade 5, lesson 14
iReady grade 5, lesson 16
iReady grade 5, lesson 17
iReady grade 5, lesson 18
iReady grade 6, lesson 7
iReady grade 6, lesson 8
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Simplify two-step expressions (including integers, fractions, & decimals) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Simplify three-step expressions (including integers, fractions, & decimals) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
AKSS
6.EE.2, 7.EE.1,
7.EE.2
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6, 8
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Simplify expressions with Distributive Property (including integers, fractions, & decimals) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Simplify expressions with various grouping symbols (including integers, fractions, & decimals) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
AKSS
6.EE.2, 7.EE.1,
7.EE.2
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6, 8
M2 – Numbers and Number Systems: The learner will develop an applied knowledge of numbers and number systems to solve problems.
M4 - Measurement: The learner will explain reasoning when applying and modeling geometric principles.
M2.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Convert fractions to decimals and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert fractions to percent and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert decimals to fractions and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert decimals to percent and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert percent to decimals and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert percent to fractions and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 4, lesson 26
AKSS
7.NS.2
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
M2.7-8.1
M4.5-6.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Convert units of length and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert units of liquid and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert units of weight and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Convert units of time and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 27
iReady grade 3, lesson 28
iReady grade 3, lesson 29
iReady grade 4, lesson 28
iReady grade 4, lesson 29
iReady grade 5, lesson 25
iReady grade 5, lesson 26
AKSS
5.MD.1, 5.MD.2
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
iReady grade 3, lesson 27
iReady grade 3, lesson 28
iReady grade 3, lesson 29
iReady grade 4, lesson 26
iReady grade 4, lesson 28
iReady grade 4, lesson 29
iReady grade 5, lesson 25
iReady grade 5, lesson 26
M3 – Reasoning and Strategic Thinking: The learner will use evidence to support authentic application of concepts and support mathematical arguments.
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Solve one-step equations and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Solve two-step equations and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Solve multi-step equations and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Solve one-step inequalities and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Solve two-step inequalities and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 2, lesson 3
iReady grade 3, lesson 17
iReady grade 3, lesson 18
iReady grade 6, lesson 21
iReady grade 7, lesson 17
iReady grade 7, lesson 18
iReady grade 7, lesson 19
AKSS
6.EE.7, 6.EE.5,
7.EE.3, 7.EE.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6, 7, 8
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Solve equations with Distributive Property and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Solve with variables on both sides and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 8, lesson 10
AKSS
6.EE.7, 7.EE.3,
7.EE.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 6, 7, 8
iReady grade 2, lesson 3
iReady grade 3, lesson 17
iReady grade 3, lesson 18
iReady grade 6, lesson 21
iReady grade 7, lesson 17
iReady grade 7, lesson 18
iReady grade 7, lesson 19
iReady grade 8, lesson 10
M3 – Reasoning and Strategic Thinking: The learner will use evidence to support authentic application of concepts and support mathematical arguments.
M4 - Measurement: The learner will explain reasoning when applying and modeling geometric principles.
M6 - Geometry: The learner will solve problems involving spatial reasoning and model geometric concepts in applied contexts.
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
M4.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the perimeter or circumference of the given shape, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the perimeter and/or circumference of complex shapes, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find the missing measurement using perimeter or circumference, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 32
iReady grade 4, lesson 16
iReady grade 7, lesson 6
AKSS
3.MD.10, 6.G.5,
7.G.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
M4.7-8.1
M6.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the area of the given shape and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the area of complex shapes and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find the area of the shaded region and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing information and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find the surface area of the given shape and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find the missing measurement using area formulas and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 3, lesson 15
iReady grade 3, lesson 16
iReady grade 3, lesson 32
iReady grade 4, lesson 16
iReady grade 5, lesson 20
iReady grade 6, lesson 1
iReady grade 6, lesson 2
iReady grade 7, lesson 6
iReady grade 7, lesson 25
AKSS
6.G.1, 7.G.4,
7.G.6, 8.G.6,
8.G.7, 8.G.8
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
M4.7-8.1
M6.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the volume of the given shape and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the volume of complex shapes and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find the missing measurement using volume formulas and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 1
iReady grade 5, lesson 2
iReady grade 5, lesson 3
iReady grade 7, lesson 26
iReady grade 8, lesson 28
AKSS
5.MD.7, 6.G.2, 7.G.6
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
M3.3-4.2
M3.7-8.2
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Use D=rt to find the missing value and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Use I=prt to find the missing value and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 20
AKSS
7.RP.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Perimeter/circumference - How much fencing do you need to buy? How much space to turn your boat around?
Area - How much paint/flooring do you need to buy?
Volume - How much water is in the pool? How big of a container do you need for storage?
Surface Area - How much wrapping paper do you need?
iReady grade 3, lesson 15
iReady grade 3, lesson 16
iReady grade 3, lesson 32
iReady grade 4, lesson 16
iReady grade 5, lesson 1
iReady grade 5, lesson 2
iReady grade 5, lesson 3
iReady grade 5, lesson 20
iReady grade 6, lesson 1
iReady grade 6, lesson 2
iReady grade 6, lesson 3
iReady grade 7, lesson 6
iReady grade 7, lesson 16
iReady grade 7, lesson 20
iReady grade 7, lesson 25
iReady grade 7, lesson 26
iReady grade 8, lesson 26
iReady grade 8, lesson 27
iReady grade 8, lesson 28
M3 – Reasoning and Strategic Thinking: The learner will use evidence to support authentic application of concepts and support mathematical arguments.
M5 – Algebraic Functions, Patterns and Relations: The learner will utilize patterns, relations, and functions to compare, interpret, and analyze situations.
M3.7-8.2
M5.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find unit rates and rate of change, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 6, lesson 16
iReady grade 7, lesson 2
iReady grade 7, lesson 5
AKSS
6.RP.2, 7.RP.1
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
M3.7-8.2
M5.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find percent of increase/decrease and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Find mark-ups and discounts and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Calculate final costs (including sales tax and tips) and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 21
AKSS
6.NS.5, 7.RP.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Best buys
Shopping
Restaurants
iReady grade 6, lesson 16
iReady grade 7, lesson 2
iReady grade 7, lesson 5
iReady grade 7, lesson 21
M5 – Algebraic Functions, Patterns and Relations: The learner will utilize patterns, relations, and functions to compare, interpret, and analyze situations.
M5.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Correctly label the x-axis and y-axis on the coordinate plane.
Correctly graph ordered pairs on the coordinate plane.
Correctly label the quadrants.
Can be Covered:
The learner will:
Find the slope and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 5, lesson 31
iReady grade 6, lesson 11
AKSS
6.NS.8
Mathematical Practices
1, 3, 5, 6
Battleship - Graph on the coordinate plane.
Coordinate plan – picture graphing
Slope – roof, steps, ramps
iReady grade 5, lesson 31
iReady grade 6, lesson 11
M3 – Reasoning and Strategic Thinking: The learner will use evidence to support authentic application of concepts and support mathematical arguments.
M7 – Data, Analysis, Probability, and Statistics: The learner will apply statistical methods to summarize, represent, analyze, and interpret data.
M7.3-4.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Use circle graphs (pie charts).
Use histograms.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 6, lesson 30
AKSS
6.SP.4
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
M3.7-8.1
M3.7-8.2
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Calculate mean, median, and mode, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
AKSS
6.SP.3
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
M7.7-8.1
Must be Covered:
The learner will:
Find probability and odds, and determine the reasonableness of their answer.
Suggested materials:
iReady grade 7, lesson 30
AKSS
6.SP.6, 6.SP.7,
7.SP.1, 7.SP.5,
7.SP.6, 7.SP.7,
7.SP.8
Mathematical Practices
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
iReady grade 6, lesson 30
iReady grade 7, lesson 30