MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH
Students collaborate with classmates in small groups on problems as they share and explain their solutions. They begin with College Preparatory mathematics (CPM) Foundations of Algebra in grades 6-8, while the upper school curriculum completes Algebra 2. Also offered are pre-calculus, AP calculus, discrete/finite math, statistics, AP statistics and math applications. The flexible program allows students to enroll at their current level of ability, focus on applications to real-life situations, and use math in solving problems.
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COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS -- CPM -- is a seven-year curriculum that integrates algebra and geometry basics with conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. CPM courses reflect the NCTM standards and prepare students by presenting several ways to learn the mathematics they need to be successful in collage and the workplace. The middle school courses prepare students for Algebra 1 and address core middle grade topics such as ratios, data analysis, integers, fractions, and number sense. The high school courses parallel Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, and AP Calculus.
Full year, Grade 6
FOUNDATIONS FOR ALGEBRA YEAR ONE provides guided investigations of mathematical concepts, procedures, and problem-solving strategies while addressing basic skills in context. Topics include: integers and data, integers and equations, order of operations, areas, ratios, measure and fractions, proportions, operations with fractions and decimals, geometry, properties, equations, circles and cylinders, probability, statistics and data interpretation. Text: Foundations of Algebra Year 1 (College Preparatory Mathematics - 2002).
Full year, Grade 7
FOUNDATIONS FOR ALGEBRA YEAR TWO provides guided investigations of mathematical concepts, procedures, and problem-solving strategies while addressing basic skills in context. Topics include: data interpretation, integer operations, graphing equations, probability, fractions, algebraic sentences, solving equations, ratios and proportions, fractions, percents and formulas, the Pythagorean theorem, surface area and volume, slopes and rates of change, exponents, scientific notation and volume, and compass constructions. Text: Foundations of
Algebra Year 2 (College Preparatory Mathematics - 2002).
Full year, Grades 8 & 9 (a progression of two full-year courses )
ALGEBRA 1A & 1B are designed to assist students in making the transition to higher mathematics by doing problems that illuminate concepts in four major ways: numerically, symbolically, graphically, and verbally. Topics include: organizing data, area and sub-problems, patterns and graphs, writing and solving equations, numerical geometric, and algebraic ratios, graphing and systems of linear equations, slopes and rates of change, factoring quadratics, writing equations from diagrams, exponents and quadratic equations, functions and equality, problem solving, and inequality. Text: Algebra 1 (College Preparatory Mathematics - 2000).
Full year 1 credit, Grade 8 (applicants must pass a placement test)
ALGEBRA 1 is designed to assist students in making the transition to higher mathematics by doing problems that illuminate concepts in four major ways: numerically, symbolically, graphically, and verbally. Topics include: organizing data, area and sub-problems, patterns and graphs, writing and solving equations, numerical geometric, and algebraic ratios, graphing and systems of linear equations, slopes and rates of change, factoring quadratics, writing equations from diagrams, exponents and quadratic equations, functions and equality, problem solving, and inequality. Text: Algebra 1 (College Preparatory Mathematics - 2000).
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