PAUSD Math Pathways Flowchart

6th Grade

Math 6

All students study the mathematical strands recommended by the California Framework: Number, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns and Functions, Statistics and Probability, Logic and Language, and Algebra. Focus is placed on problem solving, conceptual understanding, building connections throughout the strands, and developing computational skills. Students solve problems, communicate ideas in both oral and written form, analyze and organize information, evaluate alternative mathematical approaches, and interpret results. Students use mental math, estimation, paper and pencil computation, manipulatives, calculators, computers, and other technology as appropriate. Students are heterogeneously grouped in sixth grade and work both independently and in cooperative group situations. Instruction is differentiated to appropriately challenge students. Extra challenge and enrichment opportunities are available to all students. The curricular materials for math include The Connected Mathematics Series (published by Pearson Prentice Hall) and Concepts and Skills Course 1 (published by McDougal Littell)

7th Grade

PreAlgebra and Prealgebra Advanced

Students are placed in PreAlgebra or PreAlgebra Advanced at the end of their 6th grade year based on their achievement in Math 6.

Students study the mathematical strands recommended by the California Framework: Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning. Focus is placed on problem solving, conceptual understanding, building connections throughout the strands, and developing computational and basic algebraic skills. Students solve problems, communicate ideas in both oral and written form, analyze and organize information, evaluate alternative mathematical approaches, and interpret results while working independently and in groups. �Students use mental math, estimation, paper and pencil computation, manipulatives, calculators, computers, and other technology as appropriate. The curricular materials for math include The Connected Mathematics 2 Series (published by Pearson Prentice Hall) and Concepts and Skills Course 2 (published by McDougal Littell)

By the end of 7th grade, PreAlgebra students have an understanding of the Prealgebra topics and concepts needed to begin exploring algebraic concepts. PreAlgebra Advanced students are expected to have mastered Prealgebra topics and concepts, and have an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics, relationships to graphical representations, and problem solving.

PreAlgebra

PreAlgebra Advanced

8th Grade

Intro to Algebra and Algebra 1

Students are placed in Intro to Algebra or Algebra 1 based on a student's performance in 7th grade math.

Students study the mathematical strands recommended by the California Framework: Number Sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability, and Mathematical Reasoning. Focus is placed on problem solving, conceptual understanding, building connections throughout the strands, and developing algebraic skills. Students continue to use and improve their skills in problem solving, communicating mathematical ideas in oral and written form, analyzing complex situations, organizing information, evaluating alternative mathematical approaches, using computers and graphing calculators, while working independently and in groups. Students use mental math, estimation, paper and pencil computation, manipulatives, calculators, computers, and other technology as appropriate. The curricular materials for math include The Connected Mathematics Series (published by Pearson Prentice Hall) and Algebra Concepts and Skills (published by McDougal Littell)

By the end of 8th grade, Intro to Algebra students have been exposed to various algebraic topics and have begun to develop an understanding of symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols.� Algebra�1 students are expected to have mastered algebraic topics and concepts, and have a deep understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics, relationships to graphical representations, and problem solving.

Intro to Algebra

Algebra 1