Math & English Enrichment
6th Grade Math & English Classes
Every A Grade Ahead program available in 6th Grade — choose a course to see its month-by-month curriculum.
Empower young minds with strong foundations.
Building strong algebraic foundations for 6th & 7th graders — ratios, proportions, percents, integers, equations, and an introduction to polynomials.
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:
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.
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Test-taking skills
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Focus and concentration
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Statistics, ratios, and proportions
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Problem-solving skills
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Logic and analysis
Month by Month Pre-Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum | Numericals Path |
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| June : Month 1 | |
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Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM |
Decimals 7: Example: 17.54 ÷ 0.2 = ? and 832.4 x 0.02 = ? |
| July : Month 2 | |
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Fractions; Decimals; Square roots |
Decimals 8: Examples: 3.311 x 900 = ? and 23.617 ÷ 0.011 = ? |
| August : Month 3 | |
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Ratio proportion; Rate; Percents |
Percents 1: Examples: 8% of 50 = ? and 76% of 200 is =? |
| September : Month 4 | |
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Standard system of measurement |
Percents 2: Examples: 2.5% of 930 = ? and 92.5% -> 37/50 -> 0.925 |
| October : Month 5 | |
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Geometry |
Percents 3: Examples: What % is 11 of 44? and $1,800 discounted by 18% = ? |
| November : Month 6 | |
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Geometry; Integers |
Integers 1: Examples: 65 + (-55) = ? and -79 + (-96) - (78) = ? |
| December : Month 7 | |
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Expressions; Equations; Coordinate grids |
Equations 1: Example: 3x + 4 = 18 |
| January : Month 8 | |
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Inequalities; Statistics |
Expressions 1: Examples: 7xy - 6yx = ? (for x = 3, y = 7) |
| February (Test Prep Month) | |
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Standardized Test Preparation *Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy. |
Integers 2: Example: 90 - _ - (-55) = 89 |
| March : Month 9 | |
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Exponents; Polynomials; Pythagorean theorem |
Exponents 1: Examples: 104+ 54 = ? and 37÷ 35 = ?) |
| April : Month 10 | |
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Cost & selling price; Probability; Transformations |
Polynomials 1: Example: Express in standard form 2z 6w8 + 3y 2w4 = ? |
| May : Month 11 | |
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Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead |
Integers 3: Examples: 42 x (-21) = ? and -37 / (-2) = ? |
Empower young minds.
Empowering young minds with the grammar, comprehension, and writing abilities needed for middle school success — and beyond.
A Grade Ahead’s 6th grade English enrichment classes teach students grammar skills while building comprehension and writing abilities needed for middle school. Beyond the curriculum, students in this language arts program will also strengthen:
Grade 6 English students receive an extensive curriculum, composed of hands-on experience and practice.
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Sentence writing
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Thought articulation
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Reading awareness
Month by Month 6th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| June : Month 1 |
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Realistic fiction; Parts of speech; Comprehension elements |
| July : Month 2 |
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Mystery, historical and science fiction; Subjects and verbs |
| August : Month 3 |
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Compare and contrast; Fantasy; Themes |
| September : Month 4 |
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Myths, horror, and legends; Advanced pronouns; Prose constructed response |
| October : Month 5 |
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Fables; Clauses and sentence types; Advanced punctuation |
| November : Month 6 |
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Nonfiction; Paraphrasing; Sentences |
| December : Month 7 |
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Speeches; Thesis statements, topics sentences, and body paragraphs |
| January : Month 8 |
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Essays; Auto and biographies; Writing a research paper |
| February (Test Prep Month) |
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Standardized Test Preparation *Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy. |
| March : Month 9 |
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Analogies; Writing a story; Sensory language |
| April : Month 10 |
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Poetry; Connotation and denotation |
| May : Month 11 |
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Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead |
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