Math Enrichment
Pre-Algebra 1 Enrichment Classes (6th/7th Grade)
Building strong algebraic foundations for 6th & 7th graders — ratios, proportions, percents, integers, equations, and an introduction to polynomials.
Empower young minds with strong foundations.
A Grade Ahead’s Pre-Algebra 1 program sets the stage for students to learn the concepts that are a necessary part of every young student’s academic life. In addition to basic math topics and introductory pre-algebra topics, students in the Pre-Algebra 1 program will cover:
- Test-taking skills
- Focus and concentration
- Statistics, ratios, and proportions
- Problem-solving skills
- Logic and analysis
Pre-Algebra 1 students are given numerical drills alongside their curriculum and homework. Each step has been designed to increase A Grade Ahead students’ abilities to calculate quickly and accurately, while working through solutions to real-world problems.
Month by Month Pre-Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum | Numerics Path |
|---|---|
| July | |
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Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM |
Decimals 7 Examples: 11.04 ÷ 0.2 and 9.02 × 0.02 = ? |
| August | |
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Fractions; Decimals; Square roots |
Decimals 8 Examples: 5.371 × 985 = ? and 2.871 ÷ 0.001 = ? |
| September | |
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Ratio; Proportion; Percents |
Percents 1 Examples: 12.5% of 320 = ? and 45/60 = ?% |
| October | |
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Standard system of measurement |
Percents 2 Examples: 2/9 of 75% = ? and 17.50 = ?% |
| November | |
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Geometry |
Percents 3 Examples: 5% × 11.40 = ? and 4 + .96 = ? |
| December | |
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Geometry; Integers |
Percents 4 Examples: 25% discount on $48.00 = ? and 15% of 60 = ? |
| January | |
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Equations; Coordinate grids |
Integers 1 Examples: 48 × (−1) + ? and 79 − 11 = ? |
| February | |
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Grade Readiness Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy |
Integers 2 Examples: (−15) + 8 = ? and (−3) × (−4) = ? |
| March | |
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Proportional relationships; Pythagorean theorem |
Exponents 1 Examples: 10³ × ? and 2^(x + 1) = ? |
| April | |
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Coin problems; Probability; Transformations |
Polynomials 1 Examples: Polynomials in standard form: 5x² + 3x + 1 = ? |
| May | |
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Preparing to Move to Grade Ahead (Mixed) |
Polynomials 2 Examples: 3x² + 4y = ? and 5x − 2 = ? |