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Middle School Mathematics Courses

Transition Math

Suggested Age

10-13

 

Prerequisites

Elementary Math 4/5 or something equivalent

 

Purpose

This course moves students from arithmatic to pre-algebra in 1 year. This can help a student catch up, or help ensure that a student gets to calculus by age 16. Transition Math completes the process of mastering transitional topics, including measurement, partial amounts, place value, and arithmetic word problems. When a student completes this course, he or she is completely ready for Pre-algebra and the beginning of algebraic reasoning.

 

Curriculum/Materials 

• Transition Math by Swarbrick and Miller Buy @ ODA Bookstore

Pre-Algebra

Suggested Age

11-13

 

Prerequisites

This course may be done after Transition Math by Swarbrick and Miller or an equivalent course.

 

Process/Purpose

This course introduces several key algebraic topics which are foundational to a high school mathematics sequence.  Work from the workbook helps reinforce key concepts, and is provided to the students on the first day of class.

 

Curriculum/Materials 

• Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition.  Test booklet, Test solutions, and Solutions Manual.

• Introduction to Algebra workbook Buy @ ODA Bookstore