South Side Middle School

The South Side Middle School Math Curricula for grades 6, 7 and 8 reflects the adoption of the New York State Standards for Math and covers all Math topics from grades 6 through Algebra. It is based on New York State Standards for Mathematics and Designing High School Mathematics Courses.

Mathematics 6

Mathematics 6 follows the New York State Standards for 6th grade which includes all of the Math 6 as well as many of the Math 7 topics. Classes use the Big Ideas online textbooks. Classes meet daily and for double periods every-other day (3 out of 6 days in a cycle). In addition to learning new topics, basic Math skills are constantly reinforced so students can succeed in higher level Math courses.

Scope & Sequence

Unit	Concepts	Number of Days
1	Numerical Expressions and Factors: Number Systems, Exponents, Order of Operations, Factors, Multiples	13
2	Fractions and Decimals: Review Add/Sub Operations Teach Mult/Div	15
3	Ratios, Rates, and Proportions: Tape Diagrams, Tables, Graphing Relationships, Unit Rates, Conversions	22
4	Percents: Fractions, Proportions, Percent Equation, Ordering and Comparing	13
5	Algebraic Expressions and Properties of Addition and Multiplication: Writing and Evaluating, Distributive Property and Factoring Expressions	15
6	Equations: Writing in One Variable, Solving Using Inverse Operations, Writing in Two Variables	14
7	Area, Surface Area and Volume: Parallelograms, Triangles, Trapezoids, Kites, Composite, 3-D Figures, SA of Prisms and Pyramids, Volume of Rect. Prism	16
8	Integers, Number Line, and the Coordinate Plane, Inequalities: Ordering & Comparing, Rational Numbers on Number Line, Absolute Value, Polygons on Coordinate Plane, Distance Between 2 Points, Writing and Graphing Inequalities	22
9	Statistical Measures: Statistical Questions, Measures of Center and Measures of Variation	12
10	Data Displays: Stem-and-Leaf, Histograms, Shapes of Distribution, Box-and-Whisker	13
11	Statistics and Probability: Probability of Simple Events, Probability Model, Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability	12
Misc Days: Trips/NWEA/Final Review		13

Mathematics 7

Mathematics 7 follows the New York State Standards for 7th grade which includes Math 7 as well as many of the Math 8 topics. Classes meet daily and focus on pre-algebra and algebra concepts in preparation for 8th grade.

Scope and Sequence

Unit #	Unit	# of Days
1	Decimals and Integers	14
2	Fractions/Rational & Irrational Numbers	12
3	Properties, Exponents/Scientific Notation, and Order of Operations	16
4	Ratios and Proportions	16
5	Proportional Relationships & Scale Drawings	15
6	Algebraic Expressions	12
7	Equations and Inequalities	14
8	Percents	15
9	Probability and Statistics	12
10	Geometry, Part I	20
11	Geometry, Part II	13
	Miscellaneous: Spiral Review Days before Assessment, NWEA, Finals Week, Field Trips, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals	23

Mathematics 8

Mathematics 8 follows the New York State Standards for 8th grade Math. Classes meet daily and focus on pre-algebra and algebra concepts in preparation for the Algebra 1 Regents course in High School.

Scope and Sequence

Unit #	Unit	# of Days
1	Review of Math 7	8
2	Solving Linear Equations (Parentheses, CLT, VOBS, determining # of solutions)	10
3	Functions Introduce Domain and Range Recognize linear vs. non-linear functions Compare properties of two functions Determine the rate of change and initial value of a function Graph linear functions and proportional relationships given real-life context	26
4	Rational & Irrational #s: Square Roots (through 225)and Cube Roots (through 125) *introduce conversation about plus/minus for square rt.	8
5	Pythagorean Theorem (Pythagorean Theorem and its converse; distance between two points on the coordinate plane)	10
6	Finding Volume (Cones, Cylinders, Spheres)	7
7	Angle Relationships (Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal and Sum of exterior/Interior Angles)	12
8	Angle Relationships (Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal and Sum of exterior/Interior Angles)	10
9	Similarity and Dilations	12
10	Statistics	10
11	Laws of Exponents	10
12	Scientific Notation (Multiplication and Division)	8
13	Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically (elimination and substitution methods)	10
	Miscellaneous: Spiral Review Days before Assessment, NWEA, Finals Week, Field Trips, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals

Algebra 8

Credit: One unit of High School Credit

Algebra 8 follows the Regents Algebra Curriculum and builds on the 7th grade Math topics. Classes meet daily. This is the first of 3 high school credit Math courses.

Algebra 1 Scope and Sequence

Unit #	Unit	# of Days
1	The Real # System, 7th grade review	8
2	Solving Equations & Inequalities	13
3	Pythagorean Theorem & Radical Operations	11
4	Graphing Linear Functions	10
5	Writing Equations of Lines	8
6	6a:Sequences 6b: Relations and intro to functions	15
7	Graphing Linear Inequalities, Solving Linear and Inequality Systems Graphically	11
8	Solving Linear Systems Algebraically	9
9	Polynomial Vocabulary & Operations	10
10	Factoring Polynomials	8
11	Graphing Quadratics	8
12	Solving Quadratics Algebraically	14
13	Transformations and Graphing Mixed Functions	10
14	Exponential Growth and Decay, and Rate of Change Over an Interval	8
15	Statistics	10
	Miscellaneous: Regents review days, finals week, trips, challenge day, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals	27

Strategies for Math

Strategies for Math is a support class that provides remediation for students who struggle academically in Math. Eligibility is determined by one or more of the following:

Score in the lower third percentile on the NWEA
Teacher recommendation
Test average grade of 85 or below in Math class

Student enrollment may change based on his/her progress at the end of each quarter. Students can withdraw from the Strategies class by maintaining a test average of 85 or better for two consecutive marking periods, in addition to teacher recommendation. Strategies classes meet every other day. The strategies program develops and strengthens skills while reinforcing concepts presented in Math class. Student placement is reviewed over a period of time by the teacher, counselor and school administrators. The goal is to encourage students to become independent learners. This course does not receive a grade; a pass/fail report card comment will be provided as well as comments to reflect student’s participation, effort and behavior.

Gaetano Accardi, Director of Math, Science & Technology gaccardi@rvcschools.org

Teachers

Lisa Silecchia lsilecchia@rvcschools.org (Department Facilitator)

Jennifer Reilly jreilly@rvcschools.org

Caitlin Keogh ckeogh@rvcschools.org

Kori Guidi kguidi@rvcschools.org

Elizabeth Marzocca emarzocca@rvcschools.org

Susan Cunningham scunningham@rvcschools.org

Brittany Daley bdaley@rvcschools.org

Brigit Nastro bnastro@rvcschools.org

Virginia Southwick vsouthwick@rvcschools.org

Josephine Mantovani jmantovani@rvcschools.org