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The Secondary Math Department is proud to announce updates to our middle school mathematics curriculum and pathways.  In the 2023-24 school year, as part of the curriculum review cycle and to facilitate realignment efforts, a committee comprised of elementary, middle, and high school teachers, special education instructors, math coaches and the math supervisor was established. This team diligently researched and evaluated various middle school math programs ultimately recommending a new program, updated pathways, and an implementation strategy. This plan received approval from the curriculum committee and was ratified by the Board of Directors in the 2023-2024 school year. Descriptions of the new seventh-grade math courses, a summary of changes, placement guidelines, and a list of frequently asked questions are listed below.

These changes will be implemented at Tamanend Middle School in the upcoming 2024-25 school year and across all middle schools starting in the 2025-26 school year.  The mathematics department is dedicated to offering multiple pathways and numerous course offerings to meet the needs of all learners.

Description of the Seventh Grade Courses:

Academic Math 7 - This course is designed for students who are on-track with grade-level content and material.  This course will cover all 7^th grade standards preparing students for Academic Math 8 in 8^th grade.  Topics covered will include: proportional relationships, operations involving rational numbers, expressions, equations, & inequalities, geometry, data analysis, and probability.

Accelerated Math 7 - This course is designed for students who are on-track with grade-level content and material and have shown significant mastery in 6^th grade content.  This course will cover all 7^th grade standards and some 8^th grade standards, preparing students to take Algebra 1 in 8^th grade. Topics covered will include: ratios & proportional reasoning, number systems & operations, equations & inequalities, geometry, slope & linear relationships, real numbers & exponents, data analysis, and probability.

Advanced Algebra 1 (7^th grade) – This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the elementary math series (in the Advanced level track). Students in this class are typically two years above grade level in mathematics.  Students in this class will take the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in seventh grade. Topics covered will include: linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, exponents and polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, proportions, functions, rational expressions, and data analysis. Problem-solving, application, communication and reasoning are emphasized throughout the course.

Summary of Changes

In coordination with significant research on grade-level standards, the curriculum cycle and district realignment, the secondary course offerings will be streamlined.

Description of Placement

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find my current recommendation for 7^th grade?

• This should be listed in the “Backpack” in Infinite Campus.  If you are having trouble finding the recommendation, please reach out to the 6^th grade math teacher.

Is there a possibility for movement between levels?  For example, can my child go from an Accelerated Math 7 course to an Academic Math 7 course or vice versa?

• This is handled on a case-by-case basis.  It needs to be approved by the principal and supervisor.  
  
  

When will my child take Algebra 1?

• Students in Accelerated Math 7 will be preparing to take Algebra 1 in 8^th grade. 
• Students in Academic Math 7 will be preparing to take Algebra 1 in 9^th grade.