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St. Mary of the Lake Middle School Mathematics Program

 
At Saint Mary of the Lake School the elementary Everyday Mathematics program provides a solid foundation for a rigorous middle school mathematics curriculum. At the end of 5th grade a placement test is given to determine middle school mathematics placement. Any new incoming middle school student will also be tested for placement. Once placement is determined, middle school students will follow one of two paths:

 
Path A
Path B
6th Grade
6th Grade Math
Pre-Algebra
7th Grade
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
8th Grade
Algebra 1
Geometry
 
6th Grade Mathematics

6th Grade Mathematics is a course that serves as a bridge between elementary and middle school mathematics. A number of different sources are used in activities meant to prepare students for Pre-Algebra. The following topics are covered in depth throughout the year:
  • Basic Facts Mastery
  • Multi-Digit Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
  • Estimation and Rounding
  • Place Value
  • Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
  • Introduction to Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra

Text: Pre-Algebra, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill © 2003
The following topics are covered in depth throughout the year:

  • The Tools of Algebra
  • Integers
  • Equations
  • Factors and Fractions
  • Rational Numbers
  • Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
  • Equations and Inequalities
  • Functions and Graphing
Algebra 1

Text: Algebra 1, Glencoe McGraw-Hill © 2003
The following topics are covered in depth throughout the year:
  • Real Numbers
  • Solving Linear Equations
  • Graphing Relations and Functions
  • Analyzing Linear Equations
  • Solving Linear Inequalities
  • Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Linear Inequalities
  • Polynomials
  • Factoring
  • The Quadratic Equation
Geometry

Text: Geometry, Glencoe McGraw-Hill, © 2005
The following topics are covered in depth throughout the year:
  • Points, Lines, Planes and Angles
  • Reasoning and Proof
  • Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • Congruent Triangles
  • Relationships in Triangles
  • Proportions and Similarity
  • Right Triangles and Trigonometry
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Transformations
  • Circles
 
 
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4690 Bald Eagle Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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