1. SPERRENG MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS
Courses
Curriculum
Calculators

2. COURSE OPTIONS
6th grade
Math 6
Math 7-advanced class for students who are prepared to skip a full year of math
curriculum
7th grade
Math 7
Pre-Algebra-advanced class for students who have successfully completed Math 7
8th grade
Pre-Algebra
Algebra-advanced class for students who have successfully completed Math 7 and
PreAlgebra and are now ready to complete a high school math course
Geometry-advanced class for students who skipped 2 full years of math and have
successfully completed Pre-Algebra and Algebra

3. MATH 6
This course builds upon the foundational skills from elementary school
involving computation of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students
delve deeper into graphs, measurement, ratios, percentages, geometry, and
metric system. New skills are introduced, including integer operations.

4. MATH 7
Placement is based on MAP and eValuate scores, 6th grade math grades,
placement test scores, and teacher recommendations.
This course reinforces and extends basic computational skills of all rational
numbers (whole numbers, decimals, fractions). Students explore
measurement (metric and standard), proportions, geometry, integers, and
problem solving. New skills are introduced, including expressions and
equations.

5. PRE-ALGEBRA
Placement is based on MAP and eValuate scores, 6th and 7th grade math
grades, placement test scores, and teacher recommendations.
This course is designed to prepare students for algebra at the high school
level. Emphasis is placed on mastery of basic skills, introductory algebraic
concepts and problem solving skills. Students apply their knowledge of
rational numbers with equations and expressions. They extend their skills in
measurement, geometry, and integers.

6. ALGEBRA
(HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT)
Placement is based on MAP and eValuate scores, Pre-Algebra grades, placement
test scores, and teacher recommendations.
Course is taken for high school credit and follows the common pacing of high school
algebra.
Topics studied include variables, operations with integers, properties of equations,
inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, simultaneous
linear equations, irrational numbers, and quadratic equations. Students apply skills to
solve real world problems.
In order to remain enrolled in Algebra, students must be willing to devote extra time
and effort required by the level of difficulty and the amount of homework inherent to
the program. All students in advanced math must exhibit proficiency (B- average, test
mastery, and/or daily homework completion) in the course in order to be
recommended for Geometry the following year. Students who do not meet the criteria
will be allowed to drop the class by the end of first quarter and moved to regular
eighth grade math (Pre-Algebra); this will permit students to successfully complete
Algebra I in 9th grade. If a student remains in Algebra past first quarter, the grade
earned (A, B, C, D, or F) will be on their high school transcript. Additionally, students
earning an F will not be allowed to move on to Geometry at the high school.

7. GEOMETRY
(HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT)
Placement is based on MAP and eValuate scores, 6th and 7th grade math
grades, placement test scores, and teacher recommendations.
Course is taken for high school credit and follows the common pacing of high
school geometry.
This course focuses on applications of theorems, postulates, and definitions
of geometry. Students study deductive proofs and what they involve. The
curriculum builds upon arithmetic and algebra skills attained in previous math
courses to extend toward visual representations.

8. CALCULATORS
Students who are enrolled in
$10-$15
Students who are enrolled in Algebra
Math 6, Math 7, or Pre-Algebra
Recommended:
Recommended:
Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS
Texas Instrument TI-84 Plus Silver or TI Color
$120-$125

9. QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s math teacher
Or
Contact Mathematics Department Chair
Judi Fuchs
jfuchs@lindberghschools.ws