Math Department

Sixth Grade Courses

Math Explorations 6th
This course covers the key California mathematics standards for 6th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Placement in this course may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

CST score - Below or Far Below Basic
Pre-Algebra Readiness score - Below 10
Fifth to sixth grade placement test – 25 or below

Math 6th
This course covers the California mathematics standards for 6th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning.
Course Prerequisites/Criteria
None
Intermediate Math 6
This course covers the California mathematics standards for 6th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning in-depth.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Students must meet two out of the following three criteria:

CST score - Advanced
Fifth to sixth grade placement test – 35 or
above
Pre-Algebra Readiness score – 25 or above

Math 6th Cluster
This course covers the key California mathematics standards for 6th and 7th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability,
and Mathematical Reasoning.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Students must meet two out of the following three criteria:

CST score - Advanced
Fifth to sixth grade placement test – 40 or above
Pre-Algebra Readiness score – 30 or above

Algebra 1-2 Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics
standards for Algebra, including topics related to
solving equations/inequalities, linear functions,
systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, applications, and mathematical reasoning in-depth.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Students must meet both of the following criteria:

Criteria for Math 6th Cluster for 6th grade
Score of 42 or above on the Standley Algebra Readiness Test

NOTE: Sixth grade students enrolled in Algebra Advanced will not receive high school credit for
algebra.
*Students who complete Algebra Advanced in 6th
grade and Geometry Advanced in 7th grade must
take Algebra II at the high school in 8th grade.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation
to and from the high school.

Seventh Grade Courses

Pre-Algebra 7th
This course covers the key California mathematics standards for 7th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
None
Pre-Algebra Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics standards for 7th grade, including Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning in-depth.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Students must meet three out of the following four criteria:

MDTP Pre-Algebra Readiness Test – 84% or higher
CST score – Proficient or Advanced
Standley 6th to 7th grade placement test – 35 or above
Sixth grade cumulative assessment scores

70% or higher with teacher recommendation from Math 6 Cluster or
80% or higher with teacher recommendation from Math Advanced 6 or
90% or higher with teacher recommendation from Math 6

Algebra 1-2 Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics standards for Algebra, including topics related to solving equations/inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, applications, and mathematical reasoning in-depth
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Returning Standley 7th grade students must meet the following criteria:

From Math 6 Cluster

Sixth grade cumulative assessment score of 80% or higher with teacher recommendation
CST score – Advanced or 40 or above on the Standley Algebra Readiness Test

Incoming students from another school:

Grade of A in Honors or Pre-Algebra Advanced or
B in Honors or Pre-Algebra Advanced and 40 or above on the Standley Algebra Readiness Test
If no records are available – 40 or above on the Standley Algebra Readiness Test

Geometry 1-2 Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics standards for Geometry, including topics related to proofs and spatial relationships.
Course Prerequisites/Criteria
Returning Standley 7th grade students must meet both of the following criteria:

Algebra End-of-Course Exam and letter grade matrix score - At or Above grade-level
Sixth grade cumulative assessment score of 80% or higher with teacher recommendation from Algebra Advanced

Incoming students from other schools:

A in Honors or Algebra Advanced or B in Honors or Algebra Advanced and a score of 38 or above on the MDTP Geometry Readiness Test
If no records are available, student must score 38 or above on the MDTP Geometry Readiness Test

*Students who complete Geometry Advanced in 7th grade must take Algebra II at the high school in 8th grade. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from the high school.

Eighth Grade Courses

Algebra Readiness
This course covers the key California mathematics standards for 6th and 7th grade prerequisite for success in algebra in 9th grade, including topics related to fractions, decimals, and percents, tables, equations, and graphs, ratio and proportion, linear functions, the Pythagorean Theorem, and geometry and measurement.
Course Prerequisites/Criteria
Placement in this course may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

CST score – Basic, Below or Far Below Basic
MDTP Algebra Readiness Test and letter grade matrix - Below or Far Below grade-level
Teacher recommendation

Algebra 1-2
This course covers the key California mathematics standards for Algebra, including topics related to solving equations/inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, applications, and mathematical reasoning.
Course Prerequisites/Criteria
None
Algebra 1-2 Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics standards for Algebra, including topics related to solving equations/inequalities, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratics, rational expressions and equations, applications, and mathematical reasoning.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Returning Standley 8th grade students must meet three out of the following four criteria:

MDTP Algebra Readiness Test and letter grade matrix – Above grade-level
Seventh grade cumulative assessment score of 80% or higher in Pre-Algebra Advanced or 7th grade cumulative assessment score of 90% or higher in Pre-Algebra
CST score – Proficient or Advanced
Teacher recommendation

Incoming students from other schools must meet two out of the following three criteria:

Standley Algebra Readiness Test score – 90% or higher
A or B in Honors or Pre-Algebra Advanced
CST score – Proficient or Advanced

Geometry 1-2 Advanced
This course covers the California mathematics standards for Geometry, including topics related to proofs and spatial relationships.
Course Prerequisite/Criteria
Returning Standley 8th grade students must meet both of the following criteria:

Algebra End-of-Course Exam and letter grade matrix score - At or Above grade-level
Seventh grade cumulative assessment score of 80% or higher with teacher recommendation from Algebra Advanced

Incoming students from other schools:

A in Honors or Algebra Advanced or B in Honors or Algebra Advanced and a score of 38 or above on the MDTP Geometry Readiness Test
If no records are available, student must score 38 or above on the MDTP Geometry Readiness Test

Study Skills 7-8 (Math)
Math Study Skills is an elective course. It is an additional period of math designed to support the math student in their regular math class and overall math skills. In addition, many past concepts and skills are discussed and the student is given the opportunity for mastery by the creation of re-teaching moments by the instructor. Providing students with additional time and teacher instruction is the objective. This is attained by the absence of additional homework in this class, but allows time for students to work on and gain clarity on the homework that has been assigned in their general education math class. This support class provides time and resources needed for students that meet the criteria (low grades/test scores and/or teacher/parent/student recommendation). Students will enter and exit the program based on their progress. The time frame for enrollment in Study Skills will vary, based on the individual student’s performance. Effort in improving both academically and behaviorally (citizenship) is another piece to assigning the final grade for this course. Emphasis is also placed on organizational skills and focus is given on improving the overall approach the student takes in being a successful scholarly student. Study Skills (Math) follows the Middle Level AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) approach.