Overview of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Mathematics

 

 

The mathematics curriculums for the middle school grades provide a scope and sequence skills to be presented. Given the extensive variety of developmental needs and wide range of learning styles, we work providing differentiated instruction based on the individual needs of our students.

 

Students experience hands on work with manipulatives and mathematical tools, strategies encouraging discovery and exploration, simulations, real life problem solving and practical application of skills. Through independent and group activities the students become active problem solvers and begin to access a variety of resources to make math real and meaningful.

 

The specific skills addressed in the middle school curriculum include: Numbers and Operations, Mathematical Processes, Geometry and Spatial Sense, Measurement, Patterns, Functions and Algebra, Data Analysis and Probability, Individual and Group Problem Solving, and Practical Application.

 

Informal algebraic experiences are imbedded into the middle school math curriculum. This allows for developing confidence in utilizing algebra to represent and solve problems. The 7^th and 8^th grade Pre-Algebra curriculums expand the amount of time that students have to make the transition to more abstract ways of thinking.

 

Once again the goal is to encourage learners at all levels to “know math by doing math”. Both the 6^th, 7^th, 8^th Mathematics and the 7^th and 8^th Pre-Algebra curriculums have been aligned with the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards for Mathematics. An extensive list of materials, strategies, and assessments has been presented in order to provide students with a wide variety of opportunities to experience math and be successful.

Overview of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Mathematics

 

 

Instructional Strategies/Activities

 

Cooperative learning experiences

 

Hands on experiences/Manipulatives

 

Problem based activities/Practical application

 

Notebooks/Journals

 

Projects/Class discussions

 

Scientific/Graphing calculators

 

Protractors/Compass

 

Math Dictionary/My Math Journal

(PCI Education)

 

Posters/Bulletin Board materials

 

Overview of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Mathematics

 

 

General Assessment Tools

 

 

 

Standardized tests

 

Unit/Chapter book tests

 

Teacher generated quizzes and tests

 

Self and peer assessment

 

Daily participation

 

Projects/Presentations

 

Homework

 

Overview of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Mathematics

 

MATH WEBSITES

 

A+ Math

This site has plenty of activities and games to help beginning to intermediate math students improve their skills. Flash cards, concentration games, and more.

 

AAA Math

Designed for grades K-8, this comprehensive math resource contains hundreds of pages of basic math skills and randomly-created interactive practice activities.

 

Ask Dr. Math

This is a huge resource of answers to math questions for elementary to college students. If you have a question not covered, you can ask Dr. Math!

 

Brain Bashers

Includes an interesting collection of math, logic, and language puzzles, games and illusions, separated into easy, medium and hard categories.

 

Brain Teasers

Brain Teasers presents a weekly word problem for three grade ranges; answers are given the following week. A section with past “teasers” is also available.

 

CoolMath.com

Have fun while practicing your math through lots of cool games, activities, and animated demonstrations. Includes coloring pages for young kids, and helpful sections for teachers and parents.

 

Education4Kids

The math section of this site includes flashcards, math games and drills. Also includes sections that deal with time and money.

 

Escape from Knab

You’ve won a one-way ticket to the Planet Knab, but once you’re there, you find that it isn’t what you thought it would be. Get a good job, make wise financial decisions, and save enough to pay for the next rocket ship to Earth or you might just be stuck on Knab forever!

 

Figure This!

Which shape holds the most popcorn? Can you combine the stamps to make $1.77? These are just a couple of the problems you can ponder in this attractively designed collection of real-world math challenges. Updated regularly includes resources for parents.

 

The Fruit Game

Can you be the one who takes the last pieces of fruit from the table? Play this tricky game and find out if you have what it takes to beat the computer! Be sure to read the instructions and good luck! (You’ll need it!)

 

 

Funbrain

Math games for all ages. Games include Math Baseball, Power Football, Change Maker, Fresh Baked Fractions, Line Jumper, and Shape Surveyor.

 

Math.com

Math.com offers a lot for everyone. Students can find homework help, puzzles, online calculators, and more…teachers can take advantage of lesson plans, classroom resources, and career resources…there’s even a section for parents with lots of helpful information.

 

Math Advantage

Math activities and games for grades K-8. Some of the games require that you have the Shockwave plug-in.

 

Math Goodies

Lessons and exercises for a variety of math subjects. Includes calculators, puzzles, and Math Chat message boards where you can ask questions and share ideas.

 

Math in Daily Life

Shows how math is used every day through examples dealing with savings and credit, population growth, cooking, and other common situations.

 

MathStories.com

Includes over 1,000 math word problems for grades 1 through 6, plus instructions on how you can use numbers to do magic.

 

PlaneMath Activities

Airplanes and flight are the subjects of this high-flying math site. Solve word problems, learn how kites stay up in the air, watch Shockwave animations to learn about people like Amelia Earhart, and even design your own airplane.

 

Prongo.com

In the mood for a fun collection of games that might just teach you something at the same time? Practice your math skills in games like Lemonade Larry and Batter’s Up Baseball. Also includes age-specific games like checkers, connect the dots, matching, word and maze games.

 

Rick’s Math Web

Pre-kindergarten to high school students looking for a better understanding of math will find over 4,750 problems to help them improve their skills. Problems can be printed in worksheet form and tips and tricks are included for each area of study.

 

Teach R Kids Math

Learn number basics, additions, subtraction, fractions, and much more with these interactive online math worksheets. Exercises are designed for preschool through 3^rd grade students.

MATH SITES

 

Illuminations http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivitySearch.aspx

 

National Library of

Virtual Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_3.html

 

Fun Brain http://www.funbrain.com/fract/index.html

 

PBS Kids

Cyberchase http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/percent/percent.html

 

Math FROG http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/english/kidz/addsubdec.shtml

 

Math Playground http://mathplayground.comm

 

Visual Fractions http://www.visualfractions.com

 

Math Is Fun http://www.mathisfun.com/games/index.html

 

Class Brain http://www.classbrain.com/artgames/publish/article_58.shtml

 

BBC Education http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html

 

Math Warehouse http://www.mathwarehouse.com

 

Spy Guy http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-7th-mathbuilders.html

 

Kings Math

Interactive http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/matha.htm#Geometry/

 

Math-o-Rama http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmm/g_6.html

 

Cool Math Sites http://cte.jhu.edu/teachacademy/web/2000/heal/siteslist.htm

 

Mr. Nussbaum http://www.mrnussbaum.com/mathcode.htm

(Math Lab)

 

VIDEOS

 

Link Learning http://www.linkslearning.org/kids/1_Math/2_Illustrated_Lessons/index.html

 

Math Train TV http://www.mathtrain.tv/play.php?vid=156

 

WORD PROBLEMS

 

Thinking Blocks http://www.thinkingblocks.com/TryIt.html

(Word Problems)

Overview of 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Mathematics

 

PRE-ALGEBRA WEBSITES

 

 

King’s Pre-Algebra/Algebra Activities:

 

1. Late Delivery – Activity by BBC Math File (find value of an expression)

2. Equation Match – Activity by BBC Math File (matching game with = equations)

3. Evaluating an Equation with 1 variable

4. Function Machines

   1. Function Machine

   2. Whole Number Cruncher Machine

   3. Number Cruncher Machine

5. Order of Operations

   1. Matho 2

   2. Order of Operations (division and addition…by Dosity)

   3. Order of Operations Activity

   4. Order of Operations (Mrs. Glosser’s online lesson and activity)

   5. Operation Order Activity by Funbrain (complete equations using 3 numbers)

6. Solving Equations

   1. Webwise…Click On…Solving Equations with Balance Strategy

   2. Webwise …Click On…Solving Equations with Balance Strategy Game (keeps points)

   3. Virtual Manipulative’s Balance Scale (to help solve equations)

   4. Algebra Four

7. Guess the Number(s)

   1. Weigh the Wangdoodle (by Math Playground)

      • Weigh the Wangdoodle Level 1 (addition)

      • Weigh the Wangdoodle Level 2 (multiplication)

      • Weigh the Wangdoodle Level 3 (multiplication)

   2. Funbrain Magician Activity

8. Virtual Manipulative’s Algebra Tiles

9. Mrs. Glosser’s Lesson..Topics in PreAlgebra (online lesson and activity)

   1. Writing Algebraic Equations for word sentences

10. Solving an Equation by AAA Math (Explanation, Interactive practice and challenge games about equations)

11. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra (Learner.org)

12. Algebra Webquests

    1. Algebra Quest

    2. March Madness

13. Absurd Math…Interactive pre-algebra problem solving games – challenging

    1. Nomean City - activity

    2. Dr. Plenobius – activity

    3. The 7^th Floor – activity

    4. Airtight College – activity