Math & English Enrichment
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.
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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) = ? |
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.
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Exponents and simplifying expressions
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Linear equations
Month by Month Pre-Algebra 2 Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| June : Month 1 |
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Fractions, decimals, and percents; GCF and LCM |
| July : Month 2 |
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PEMDAS; Integers; Variable and expressions |
| August : Month 3 |
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Exponents; Square & cube root; Scientific notation |
| September : Month 4 |
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Metric vs. standard systems; Measuring time & temperature |
| October : Month 5 |
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Functions; Linear equations; Slope intercept form |
| November : Month 6 |
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Systems of equations; Absolute value; Inequalities |
| December : Month 7 |
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Polynomials; Ratio, unit rate, and proportion |
| January : Month 8 |
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Probability; Statistics |
| 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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Geometry |
| April : Month 10 |
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Pythagorean theorem; Number theory; Transformations |
| May : Month 11 |
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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.
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Thought articulation
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Reading analysis
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Critical reasoning, citing, and support
Month by Month 7th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| June : Month 1 |
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Historical, mystery and realistic fiction; Parts of speech |
| July : Month 2 |
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Science fiction, fantasy and horror; Clauses & conjugations |
| August : Month 3 |
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Myths, legends and folk tales; Phrases; Punctuation |
| September : Month 4 |
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Research & planning; Citing sources; Nonfiction texts |
| October : Month 5 |
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Writing and editing essays; Nonfiction texts |
| November : Month 6 |
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Speeches and essays; Persuasive and literary devices |
| December : Month 7 |
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Essays and debates; Logical fallacies; Denotation and connotation |
| January : Month 8 |
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Elements of fiction |
| 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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Poetry |
| April : Month 10 |
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Drama |
| May : Month 11 |
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Preparing to Move A Grade Ahead |
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