Math Progression

Math 6 

The 6th grade Math themes and topics range from positive and negative numbers on the number line to solving algebraic expressions to surface area and volume of solids. The course allows for flexibility with the teacher being able to differentiate instruction with below grade level, middle, and high-level problems within the curriculum. The units include: Positive Numbers and the Number Line, Negative Numbers and the Number Line, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Decimals, Ratio, Rates, Percents, Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Inequalities, The Coordinate Plane, Area of Polygons, Circumference and Area of a Circle, Surface Area and Volume of Solids, Introduction to Statistics, and Measures of Central Tendency. The curriculum is enhanced via the use of technology, interactive SMARTBOARD, real and virtual manipulatives, math games, real-world problems, and group work.

Accelerated Math 6

The Accelerated Math 6th curriculum is an extensive course that covers both the curriculum for Math 6 and Pre-Algebra Honors within one year. Students that complete Accelerated Math 6 will be prepared to take Algebra 1 in 7th grade. The themes and topics range from Math 6th which focuses on positive and negative numbers on the number line and operations with decimals and fractions to the 7th grade Pre-Algebra Honors themes and topics that focus on the real number system, ratios, and proportions, and solving algebraic equations and inequalities. The course allows for flexibility with the teacher being able to differentiate instruction with remediation, practice, and higher-level thinking problems within the curriculum. The topics covered within the Accelerated Math 6 curriculum include: Positive Numbers and the Number Line, Negative Numbers and the Number Line, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Decimals, Ratio, Rates, Percents, Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Inequalities, The Coordinate Plane, Area of Polygons, Circumference and Area of a Circle, Surface Area and Volume of Solids, Introduction to Statistics, and Measures of Central Tendency, Real Number System, Rational Number Operations, Proportions, Angle Properties, Geometric Transformations, Geometric Construction, Volume and Surface Area, Statistics, Probability, Algebraic Expressions, Algebraic Equations and Inequalities, and Slope. The curriculum is enhanced via the use of technology, interactive SMARTBOARD, real and virtual manipulatives, math games, real-world problems, and group work.

The recommendation process entails an analysis of LinkIt! scores, Scholastic Reading Inventory lexiles, NJSLA scores (when available), MOTSD Diagnostic Math assessment scores and Task Committment review.

Math 7

The 7th grade Math themes and topics include: the real number system, ratio and proportion, geometry, probability and statistics, solving algebraic equations, and inequalities. The course allows for flexibility with the teacher being able to differentiate instruction with remediation, practice, and higher-level thinking problems offered within the curriculum. The units include: Real Number System, Rational Number Operations, Proportions, Angle Properties, Geometric Construction, Volume and Surface Area, Statistics, Probability, Algebraic Expressions, Algebraic Equations, and Inequalities. The curriculum is enhanced via the use of technology, interactive SMARTBOARD, real and virtual manipulatives, math games, real-world problems, and group work.

Pre-Algebra Honors Grade 7

The 7th grade Honors Math themes and topics range from the real number system to ratio and proportion to geometry to probability and statistics to solving algebraic equations and inequalities. The course allows for flexibility with the teacher being able to differentiate instruction with remediation, practice, and higher-level thinking problems within the curriculum. The units include: Real Number System, Rational Number Operations, Proportions, Angle Properties, Geometric Transformations, Geometric Construction, Volume and Surface Area, Statistics, Probability, Algebraic Expressions, Algebraic Equations and Inequalities, and Slope. The curriculum is enhanced via the use of technology, interactive SMARTBOARD, real and virtual manipulatives, math games, real-world problems, and group work.

Algebra I

This course focuses on the description of relationship between changing quantities using the language of symbols and graphs. Students use symbols to represent situations, create and apply formulas, and make predictions or generalizations. Students learn to create graphs, communicate ideas with graphs, and draw conclusions from graphs. Variables play a variety of different roles in symbolic expressions. In this course, students explore contexts that involve them in developing flexible notions about the uses of variables. In particular, students use variables to communicate about constant rates of change, and use equivalent algebraic expressions to illuminate different aspects of a situation. Students learn techniques of algebraic reasoning in the context of making justifications and drawing conclusions. Facility with symbolic manipulation is an important outcome of the course, but students also expand their ability to coordinate verbal, graphical, and numerical representations. By drawing from mathematical topics of the Common Core State Standards, students in this course learn to apply variables to a variety of contexts. Technology is used to implement experiments, build understandings, and confirm written solutions.

Algebra I Honors

This course focuses on the description of the relationship between changing quantities using the language of symbols and graphs. Students use symbols to represent situations, create and apply formulas, and make predictions or generalizations. Students learn to create graphs, communicate ideas with graphs, and draw conclusions from graphs. Variables play a variety of different roles in symbolic expressions. In this course, students explore contexts that involve them in developing flexible notions about the uses of variables. In particular, students use variables to communicate about constant rates of change, and use equivalent algebraic expressions to illuminate different aspects of a situation. Students learn techniques of algebraic reasoning in the context of making justifications and drawing conclusions. Facility with symbolic manipulation is an important outcome of the course, but students also expand their ability to coordinate verbal, graphical, and numerical representations. By drawing from mathematical topics of the Common Core State Standards, students in this course learn to apply variables to a variety of contexts. Technology is used to implement experiments, build understandings, and confirm written solutions.

Math 8

This course is intended to help students develop a strong understanding of algebraic concepts and processes via consistent experiences in classroom activities. The course allows for flexibility with the teacher being able to differentiate instruction with below grade level, middle, and high-level problems within the curriculum. The units include: Number Sense, Exponents, Scientific Notation, Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations, Systems of Equations, Functions, Geometry, Probability, and Statistics. The curriculum is enhanced via the use of technology, interactive SMARTBOARD, real and virtual manipulatives, math games, real-world problems, and group work.

Algebra II Honors

The Mount Olive Public School District Algebra II curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards - Mathematics, recently adopted in New Jersey. This curriculum fosters the development of literate individuals who reason mathematically, become effective critical thinkers, communicate mathematically, and become proficient users of technology. Through a balanced mathematical framework, students who meet the Common Core standards are expected to demonstrate independent problem-solving skills, build strong content knowledge, and comprehend as well as critique and apply increasingly complex mathematical concepts. These concepts include (but are not limited to) rational and irrational expressions, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of linear and quadratic equations, higher degree equations (polynomials), rational and irrational exponents, trigonometry, sequences and series, and probability and statistics. To meet the developmental needs of every individual, ongoing assessment and differentiation are put into practice on a consistent basis. Students will demonstrate mastery of content and skills by transferring understandings to real-world problems and assessments. Students are expected to leave the Mount Olive Mathematics program well prepared for college and/or the workplace.