MATH PLACEMENT

 

Math placement for 7^th grade is based on your child’s performance on the math placement test. Math placement for 8^th grade is based on performance in math class during 7^th grade (grades, study habits, effort) and on the placement test given in May. These placements are very carefully assessed again during the first quarter of the school year to be sure students are in the appropriate level.

  Course Descriptions

All Math Courses require a calculator - TI-30X11S Scientific (2 line display)

MATH 7

400 - Grade 7

This course begins with a review of basic math skills: operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. Other  topics covered include geometry, ratios, rates, and proportions; and probability, statistics, and data analysis. Algebra is introduced and covers operations with integers and solving linear equations. Students also learn different strategies for solving real-world mathematics applications.

TEXTS:

Prentice Hall Mathematics – Course 1. Prentice Hall.  ISBN  0130631361.

Study Guide and Practice Workbook : Prentice Hall Mathematics – Course 1, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0131254553.

 

ADVANCED MATH 7

401 -Grade 7

Prerequisite: 75% on the math placement test. This course requires strong study habits and the ability to work independently.

This course begins with a review of basic math skills: operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. Mastery of these skills is expected. Other topics covered include geometry, ratios, rates, and proportions, and probability, statistics, and data analysis. Algebra is introduced and covers integer operations, linear equations, simple processes with polynomials, and algebraic problem solving.  Students also learn different strategies for solving real-world mathematics applications.

TEXTS:

Prentice Hall Mathematics – Course 2,  Prentice Hall.  ISBN 0-13-068554-2.

Study Guide and Practice Workbook: Prentice Hall Mathematics – Course 2,  Prentice Hall.  ISBN 0-13-1254561

 

HONORS MATH 7: PRE-ALGEBRA

402 - Grade 7

Prerequisite: 90% on the math placement test. Students accepted for this course must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

This course serves as a bridge between arithmetic and algebra. Students will review fractions, decimals, and percents while gaining new skills with linear equations, proportions, and inequalities. This course covers integer operations, statistics, graphing, probability, and geometry. This course concludes with the study of harder equations, and operations with radicals, exponents, and polynomials (including  factoring).

TEXTS:

Glencoe Pre-Algebra,Malloy-Glencoe ISBN 0078738180

 Algebra I :  Expressions, Equations and Applications, Foerster, Addison Wesley.

ISBN 0131657089 OR  ISBN 020132458X

(This book will be used next year in the 8^th grade honors class as well. Students will not need an additional text next year.)

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA

411 - Grade 8

This course is designed to prepare the student for an Algebra I course in ninth grade.

Topics include a review of basic math skills with mastery of the following skills expected: operations with integers, rational numbers, fractions, decimals and percents. Additional topics include linear equations, algebraic expressions, inequalities, operations with polynomials, and some factoring.

TEXT:

Basic Algebra   Student Edition McDougall -2000 -

ISBN 039598002X

Algebra Concepts and Applications  Practice Workbook Glencoe/McGraw Hill

ISBN 007869311X

Study Guide and Workbook   Glencoe   ISBN 0078696100

 

INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA – ADVANCED

412 - Grade 8

This course is designed to prepare the student for an Honors Algebra I course in ninth grade.

Prerequisites: Solid A average or better in Math 7, or solid B average or better in Advanced Math 7, successful performance on the 8^th grade math placement test, and recommendation of the mathematics department. Exceptional work habits and study skills are also required.

This course covers the basics of algebra: operations with integers, evaluations, linear equations, inequalities, operations with polynomials, factoring, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, and operations with rational and radical expressions.

TEXT:

Prentice Hall Algebra I - Classics Edition - Student Edition--  Prentice Hall --

ISBN 013133770X or ISBN 0130519669

Prentice Hall Algebra I - Classics Edition - Practice Workbook-  Prentice Hall --

ISBN 0130443980

HONORS ALGEBRA I

420 - Grade 8

This course is the equivalent of a high school Algebra I class.

Prerequisites: Solid A average or better in Advanced Math 7, or solid B average or better in Honors Math 7, successful performance on the Honors Algebra and 8^th grade placement exams,  and recommendation of the mathematics department. (Students accepted into this class from Advanced Math 7 must do some additional study and take additional tests over the summer before 8^th grade.) Exceptional work habits and study skills are required.

This course covers the content of first-year high school algebra and will prepare the student for geometry. Topics include algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, operations with polynomials, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations and inequalities, operations with rational and radical expressions, probability, and functions (direct and inverse variation, trigonometric, and quadratic). Throughout the course students are required to apply their knowledge of algebra to real-world problems.

TEXT:

Algebra I : Expressions, Equations and Applications, Foerster, Addison Wesley.

ISBN 0131657089 OR 020132458X

 

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SUMMER MATH WORKBOOKS 2008

All students need to purchase a Summer Skills Math Sharpener  workbook for use this summer. Directions on how to do these are listed on the back of this page.

 Workbooks may be purchased online at http://summerskills.com/store/index.html

 The level for the workbook is determined by the level the students are entering in September 2008. Please see below.

  

 

Math 7 (400)             Advanced Math 7 (401)          Honors Math (402)

 Needs                                           Needs

6^th Grade Math Review                        6^th Grade Math Review            7^th Grade Math Review

 

Introduction          Adv. Introduction            Honors Algebra I (420)

to Algebra 8 (411)           to Algebra  (412)                      

           

                Needs                                                  Needs                                                             Needs

 

7^th Grade Math Review                        7^th Grade Math Review                        Pre-algebra Review

                  

* Please read this carefully! *

 Directions for Required Summer Math Workbooks

 

Dear Parents and Students:

 In an effort to help students maintain their math skills over the summer, we are asking that all students complete at least 20 lessons in the Summer Math Skills Sharpener workbook. These lessons cover very basic math skills. The goal should be for your child to complete two lessons (24 problems) each week. This work will be collected during the first week of school and will be the first test grade in math for the year.

 Students will receive full credit (100%) if all 20 lessons are completed in the following manner:

         1.       Calculators may not be used for any of these problems, unless the problem is labeled         “Calculator skill.”

2.       All calculations and “work” must be shown in the workbook in the space provided.

3.       As each worksheet is finished, parents should use the answer key provided in the back of the workbook to correct the problems. Students should then redo any problems until they are correct. Please include this work as well.

 These worksheets should also be timed. Two lessons may be done in 25 minutes, or you may divide up the week allowing 5 minutes for every five problems. This will give parents and students an idea of whether or not students are working as quickly as they should be. If students are unable to finish two lessons in 25 minutes, they should nevertheless complete the page and note how much extra time was needed.

 We hope that this will make for an easier start to the year and will help keep your math skills fresh. These books each contain a Glossary of Terms, Help Pages, Solutions, and the Grade 6 and 7 books also have additional “Brain Aerobics” and Biological Sketches.

 If you notice that your child struggles when completing these sheets, you may want to consider a tutor to help reinforce concepts over the summer so he/she may start strong in September.

 In order for this program to be successful and of the most use to you, you should try to work regularly in the workbook. Please do not leave it all until the last week of summer! We DO want you to enjoy your vacation! We’re looking forward to seeing you in September.

 Sincerely,

 Nashua Catholic Math Department

Julie A. Parolin, Department Chair

 

 Workbooks may be ordered from the publisher online at www.summerskills.com

 Please be sure to order the correct level listed on the accompanying sheet.

 Please be sure to order the correct level!