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7th Grade Math & English Classes

Every A Grade Ahead program available in 7th 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.

  • Test-taking skills

  • Focus and concentration

  • Statistics, ratios, and proportions

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Logic and analysis

Month by Month Pre-Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Numericals Path
June : Month 1

Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM

Decimals 7:

Example: 17.54 ÷ 0.2 = ? and 832.4 x 0.02 = ?

July : Month 2

Fractions; Decimals; Square roots

Decimals 8:

Examples: 3.311 x 900 = ? and 23.617 ÷ 0.011 = ?

August : Month 3

Ratio proportion; Rate; Percents

Percents 1:

Examples: 8% of 50 = ? and 76% of 200 is =?

September : Month 4

Standard system of measurement

Percents 2:

Examples: 2.5% of 930 = ? and 92.5% -> 37/50 -> 0.925

October : Month 5

Geometry

Percents 3:

Examples: What % is 11 of 44? and $1,800 discounted by 18% = ?

November : Month 6

Geometry; Integers

Integers 1:

Examples: 65 + (-55) = ? and -79 + (-96) - (78) = ?

December : Month 7

Expressions; Equations; Coordinate grids

Equations 1:

Example: 3x + 4 = 18

January : Month 8

Inequalities; Statistics

Expressions 1:

Examples: 7xy - 6yx = ? (for x = 3, y = 7)

February (Test Prep Month)

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

Exponents; Polynomials; Pythagorean theorem

Exponents 1:

Examples: 104+ 54 = ? and 37÷ 35 = ?)

April : Month 10

Cost & selling price; Probability; Transformations

Polynomials 1:

Example: Express in standard form 2z 6w8 + 3y 2w4 = ?

May : Month 11

Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead

Integers 3:

Examples: 42 x (-21) = ? and -37 / (-2) = ?

Encourage learners to take the path towards achievement.

Building the bridge from arithmetic to algebra — a rich curriculum of equations, expressions, proportions, and statistics that prepares 7th and 8th grade students for Algebra I.

A Grade Ahead’s Pre-Algebra 2 math program encourages students to put effort into learning the concepts they need to succeed. The Pre-Algebra 2 program consists of layers of content that will help students develop skills in:

While Pre-Algebra 2 students will not receive individualized numerical drills, they do receive rich and meaningfully developed curriculum as well as test prep homework. Each step has been designed to enhance a Grade Ahead student’s ability to calculate quickly and accurately, while dissecting word problems to find solutions.

  • Exponents and simplifying expressions

  • Linear equations

Month by Month Pre-Algebra 2 Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Topics
June : Month 1

Fractions, decimals, and percents; GCF and LCM

July : Month 2

PEMDAS; Integers; Variable and expressions

August : Month 3

Exponents; Square & cube root; Scientific notation

September : Month 4

Metric vs. standard systems; Measuring time & temperature

October : Month 5

Functions; Linear equations; Slope intercept form

November : Month 6

Systems of equations; Absolute value; Inequalities

December : Month 7

Polynomials; Ratio, unit rate, and proportion

January : Month 8

Probability; Statistics

February (Test Prep Month)

Standardized Test Preparation

*Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy.

March : Month 9

Geometry

April : Month 10

Pythagorean theorem; Number theory; Transformations

May : Month 11

Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead

Follow the path toward achievement.

Following the path toward achievement through essays, speeches, debates, and literary analysis — accelerating language arts skills for high school readiness.

In our 7th grade English enrichment classes, students will learn to write successfully. Students in 7th grade will focus their writing abilities and learn to write a variety of pieces: essays, speeches, and more. Student learning in language arts is accelerated by working on skills, such as:

Seventh grade English students receive a cohesive curriculum, such as personal experience and real life applications.

  • Thought articulation

  • Reading analysis

  • Critical reasoning, citing, and support

Month by Month 7th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Topics
June : Month 1

Historical, mystery and realistic fiction; Parts of speech

July : Month 2

Science fiction, fantasy and horror; Clauses & conjugations

August : Month 3

Myths, legends and folk tales; Phrases; Punctuation

September : Month 4

Research & planning; Citing sources; Nonfiction texts

October : Month 5

Writing and editing essays; Nonfiction texts

November : Month 6

Speeches and essays; Persuasive and literary devices

December : Month 7

Essays and debates; Logical fallacies; Denotation and connotation

January : Month 8

Elements of fiction

February (Test Prep Month)

Standardized Test Preparation

*Some academies may offer in a month other than February. Check with your local academy.

March : Month 9

Poetry

April : Month 10

Drama

May : Month 11

Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead

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