Middle School Math
Sixth grade mathematics begins with a quick review of decimals and fractions, and continues with an introduction to algebra.  Students will learn about variables, solving one-step equations and graphing.  Most seventh graders take pre-algebra, building on the algebra that was introduced in sixth grade. Seventh graders will learn how to solve multi-step equations, how to calculate slope and write linear equations, and geometry concepts such as surface area and volume of three-dimensional solids.  Most eighth graders enroll in Algebra I and will be ready for geometry their freshman year of high school. Algebra I students will learn about linear, quadratic and exponential functions, systems of equations, exponents and radicals. Sixth grade students who score 96 percentile or above on their state assessments in both fifth and sixth grades may be enrolled in Algebra I as seventh graders, and then take geometry in eighth grade.

Archdiocese Grading Scale
A+ 100%
A    99-96%
A-   95-94%
B+  93-92%
B    91-89%
B-   88-87%
C+  86-84%
C    83-78%
C-   77-75%
D+  74-73%
D    72-70%
D-   69-68%
F    67-0%

Online Textbooks
6th Grade Math www-k6.thinkcentral.com
Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry http://pearsonsuccessnet.com/