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
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Unit
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Concepts
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Number of Days
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1
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Numerical Expressions and Factors:
Number Systems, Exponents, Order of Operations, Factors, Multiples
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13
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2
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Fractions and Decimals: Review Add/Sub Operations Teach Mult/Div
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15
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3
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Ratios, Rates, and Proportions: Tape Diagrams, Tables, Graphing Relationships, Unit Rates, Conversions
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22
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4
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Percents: Fractions, Proportions, Percent Equation, Ordering and Comparing
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13
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5
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Algebraic Expressions and Properties of Addition and Multiplication: Writing and Evaluating, Distributive Property and Factoring Expressions
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15
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6
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Equations: Writing in One Variable, Solving Using Inverse Operations, Writing in Two Variables
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14
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7
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Area, Surface Area and Volume: Parallelograms, Triangles, Trapezoids, Kites, Composite, 3-D Figures, SA of Prisms and Pyramids, Volume of Rect. Prism
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16
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8
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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
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22
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9
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Statistical Measures: Statistical Questions, Measures of Center and Measures of Variation
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12
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10
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Data Displays: Stem-and-Leaf, Histograms, Shapes of Distribution, Box-and-Whisker
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13
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11
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Statistics and Probability: Probability of Simple Events, Probability Model, Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability
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12
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Misc Days: Trips/NWEA/Final Review
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13
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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
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Unit #
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Unit
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# of Days
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1
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Decimals and Integers
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14
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2
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Fractions/Rational & Irrational Numbers
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12
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3
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Properties, Exponents/Scientific Notation, and Order of Operations
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16
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4
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Ratios and Proportions
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16
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5
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Proportional Relationships & Scale Drawings
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15
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6
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Algebraic Expressions
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12
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7
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Equations and Inequalities
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14
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8
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Percents
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15
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9
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Probability and Statistics
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12
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10
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Geometry, Part I
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20
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11
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Geometry, Part II
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13
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Miscellaneous: Spiral Review Days before Assessment, NWEA, Finals Week, Field Trips, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals
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23
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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
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Unit #
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Unit
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# of Days
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1
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Review of Math 7
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8
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2
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Solving Linear Equations (Parentheses, CLT, VOBS, determining # of solutions)
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10
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3
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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
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26
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4
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Rational & Irrational #s:
Square Roots (through 225)and Cube Roots (through 125)
*introduce conversation about plus/minus for square rt.
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8
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5
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Pythagorean Theorem
(Pythagorean Theorem and its converse; distance between two points on the coordinate plane)
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10
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6
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Finding Volume (Cones, Cylinders, Spheres)
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7
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7
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Angle Relationships
(Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal and Sum of exterior/Interior Angles)
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12
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8
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Angle Relationships
(Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal and Sum of exterior/Interior Angles)
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10
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9
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Similarity and Dilations
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12
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10
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Statistics
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10
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11
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Laws of Exponents
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10
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12
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Scientific Notation (Multiplication and Division)
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8
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13
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically
(elimination and substitution methods)
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10
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Miscellaneous: Spiral Review Days before Assessment, NWEA, Finals Week, Field Trips, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals
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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
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Unit #
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Unit
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# of Days
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1
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The Real # System, 7th grade review
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8
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2
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Solving Equations & Inequalities
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13
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3
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Pythagorean Theorem & Radical Operations
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11
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4
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Graphing Linear Functions
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10
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5
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Writing Equations of Lines
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8
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6
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6a:Sequences
6b: Relations and intro to functions
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15
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7
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Graphing Linear Inequalities, Solving Linear and Inequality Systems Graphically
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11
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8
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Solving Linear Systems Algebraically
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9
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9
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Polynomial Vocabulary & Operations
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10
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10
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Factoring Polynomials
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8
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11
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Graphing Quadratics
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8
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12
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Solving Quadratics Algebraically
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14
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13
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Transformations and Graphing Mixed Functions
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10
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14
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Exponential Growth and Decay, and Rate of Change Over an Interval
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8
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15
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Statistics
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10
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Miscellaneous: Regents review days, finals week, trips, challenge day, Math/ELA assessments, concert rehearsals
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27
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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.
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