Mathematics

Math at Libby Middle School will present new types of thinking to students. Success will come through accepting challenges, embracing and learning from mistakes, and applying knowledge to solve problems.

In mathematics courses you will:

  • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
  • Reason abstractly and quantitatively
  • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
  • Model the real world
  • Use appropriate tools strategically
  • Attend to precision
  • Look for and make use of structure
  • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Mathematics, Grade 6

Students will study ratio and rate, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions, and system of rational numbers including negative numbers. Success in this course means students will not only be able to write, interpret and use expressions and equations, but also develop an understanding of statistical thinking to solve problems in real life settings.

Mathematics, Grade 7

Students will continue to develop and apply proportional relationship with an understanding of the following: operations with rational numbers and linear equations, along with the foundational skills in geometry including scale drawings, geometric constructions, and two- and three- dimensional shapes. Students will apply these concepts to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume. Additionally, the students will continue statistical thinking by drawing inferences about real life populations and samples.

Mathematics, Grade 8

Mathematics Grade 8 is a Pre-Algebra course that expands the concepts and applications in expression and equations, such as modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, systems of linear equations, concept of a function, and Pythagorean Theorem. Students will learn how to use functions to describe quantitative relationships and use distance, angle, similarity, and congruence to analyze two- and three- dimensional space and figures. Success in this course is indicated through student’s mathematical communications skills and applications via multiple approaches to solve real world problems.

Algebra 1

This class will be broken down by two semesters. Topics in the first semester will include operations on signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, and an introduction to absolute value. Topics in the second semester include solving systems of equations, polynomials in more than one variable, radicals and radical expressions, rational algebraic expressions and a brief introduction to quadratic equations. The foundations of algebra and its relationship to geometry will be explored with emphasis place on practical applications to many different fields. (Parents may request this course count for high school credit)

Algebra 1A

This is a first year of a two year Algebra 1 course. Placement in this course is by assessment only. Topics included will be similar to those covered in the first semester of the Algebra 1 course. (Parents may request this course count for high school credit)

Algebra 1B

This is the second year of a two year Algebra 1 course. It is the follow-up course for those students who earned credit in Algebra 1A. Topics included will be similar to those covered in the second semester of the Algebra 1 course. (Parents may request this course count for high school credit)

Geometry

Geometry is the study of how points, lines, and shapes relate to one another spatially. Geometry helps students learn the skills of reasoning, logic, and problem solving. Success in geometry means more than just being able to explain traditional concepts like area, angle measures, and polygons. Students will learn that there are often many different ways of solving a problem through exploring multiple approaches. Interactions with other students, project activities, and real world examples add to the learning. Students will continue to communicate mathematical reasoning through art, writing, and physical and technological interaction. (Parents may request this course count for high school credit)