Middle School Math: Everything You Need to Know

Middle School Math: Everything You Need to Know. This class was created using the curriculum for grades 6–8 and is a good prerequisite for Pre-Algebra.  The bulk of the material in this class deals with the Number Sense skill set, which forms the foundation for all future math classes. Data Analysis, Geometry, Measurement and Algebra standards are also covered. 

Classes are taught by a retired math teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience.  Students will learn through direct instruction, cooperative groups, manipulatives, formula sheets, and worksheets. This course prepares students to be mathematically literate as well as preparing them for future math courses, including Pre-Algebra.  Students will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout class. This class is kept to eight students or less to ensure each student has a chance to participate in the discussion. Lessons are taught using Google Slides, and note-taking tips are also discussed. Students will have a small amount of work to complete outside of class. More work to reinforce a lesson can/may be given if an individual student needs extra practice. 

This class will meet for two 45-minute sessions each week, and students will be given practice work after each class. This class is "ongoing," which means that students can join for the entire 36-week course or can join for specific topics as needed. This format gives parents flexibility without having to commit to an entire year long course. Classes are charged weekly, and you can enroll or withdraw at any time. 


Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Schedule
Sept. 8- Sept. 14 - Types of Numbers, Rounding, Absolute Value
Sept. 15 - Sept. 21 - The Positive and Negative of Integers: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Sept. 22 - Sept. 28 - Fraction Fun
Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 - Order of Operations, Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple
Oct. 6 - Oct. 12 - Ratios, Unite Rate and Unit Price
Oct. 13 - Oct. 19 - Proportions and Percents
Oct. 20 - Oct. 26 - Discounts, Markups, Rate of Change
Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 - Scientific Notation, Exponential Numbers, Square Roots, Cube Roots
Nov. 3 - Nov. 9 - Introduction to Algebra and Algebra Properties
*Nov. 10 - Nov. 16 - Algebra Functions
*Nov. 17-Nov. 23 - Writing Algebra Expressions and solving one step Algebra Equations
Nov. 24 - Nov. 30 - No Classes - Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 -   Solving Multi-Step Equations
Dec. 8 - Dec. 14 -  Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Dec. 15 - Dec. 21 - Solving and Graphing Inequalities
Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 - Winter Break.  No Classes.
Jan. 5 - Jan. 11 - Introduction to the Wonderful World of Geometry
Jan. 12 - Jan. 18 - Perimeter and Area
*Jan. 19 - Jan. 25 - The Pythagorean Theorem
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 - Volume and Surface Area of 3-D Shapes
Feb. 2 - Feb. 8 - Angles and Transversal Lines
Feb. 9 - Feb. 15 - Similar Figures and Scale Drawings
*Feb. 16 - Feb.22 - The Coordinate Plane
Feb. 23 - March 1 - Transformations on the Coordinate Plane
March 2 - March 8 - Slope
March 9 - March 15 - Introduction to Linear Equations
March 16 - March 22 - Spring Break.  No classes this week.
March 23 - March 29 - Measurement Customary System
March 30 - April 5 - Measurement Metric System
April 6 - April 12 - Statistics and Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency
April 13 - April 19 - How to Collect and Display Data
*April 20 - April 26 - Real World Math
April 27 - May 3 - Probability
May 4 - May 10 - Ratios are Everywhere!
May 11 - May 17 -  Prep for Pre-Algebra
May 18 - May 24 - Prep for Pre-Algebra
*May 25 - May 31 - Prep for Pre-Algebra

*Mon/Wed classes these weeks will be held on Wed/Fri



Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.