Middle School Curriculum

Elements of Algebra is designed for students whom we believe will be best served by developing their Algebraic development over a two-year sequence. The course emphasizes a variety of foundational skills that will position these students to be successful in Algebra I. These skills are focused on executive functioning, improving numerical fluency, developing number sense, presenting work on paper in an organized manner, developing the ability to question effectively, building knowledge to interpret mathematical terminology, and being able to communicate mathematically in oral and written formats. This course is designed to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the individual learners. Students typically work on a review of Pre-Algebra skills as well as many of the early concepts from Algebra I.