Math & English Enrichment
8th Grade Math & English Classes
Every A Grade Ahead program available in 8th Grade — choose a course to see its month-by-month curriculum.
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 1.
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
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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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Motivate for success.
Building a solid foundation in linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, and functions — preparing 8th and 9th grade students for Geometry and higher-level mathematics.
A Grade Ahead’s Algebra 1 program gives students a solid foundation and understanding of the Math in Algebra 1 — trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and many higher-order mathematics to build upon. The Algebra 1 program elaborates on the concepts from Pre-Algebra 2 while introducing:
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Graphing linear equations
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Methods of solving linear equations
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Graphing and solving inequalities
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Polynomials and factoring
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Functions
Month by Month Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| June : Month 1 |
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Pre-Algebra 2 review |
| July : Month 2 |
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Algebraic expressions; Solving linear equations |
| August : Month 3 |
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Volume & surface area; Inequalities; Pythagorean theorem |
| September : Month 4 |
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Sequences; Number theory; 2- Variable linear equations |
| October : Month 5 |
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2-Variable linear inequalities; Absolute value equations and inequalities |
| November : Month 6 |
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Functions; Systems of equations |
| December : Month 7 |
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Factoring polynomials |
| January : Month 8 |
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Radicals; Quadratic equations |
| 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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Parabola; Systems of inequalities |
| April : Month 10 |
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Probability; Permutation and combination; Non-linear equations |
| May : Month 11 |
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Build a foundation for success.
Building a foundation for high school success through advanced writing, cross-genre comprehension, grammar, and critical reasoning skills.
A Grade Ahead’s 8th grade English enrichment classes focus on writing, comprehension, and grammar skills as they prepare for high school and beyond, while receiving additional guidance on reasoning.
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College preparedness and study needs
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Challenging curriculum passages
Month by Month 8th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
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| June : Month 1 |
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Informative Writing (Cause and effect essay, definition essay) |
| July : Month 2 |
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Argumentative Writing (Persuasive essay, analysis) |
| August : Month 3 |
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Narrative Writing (Fiction writing, memoirs) |
| September : Month 4 |
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Comprehension--Nonfiction (Biography, autobiography, personal essay) |
| October : Month 5 |
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Comprehension--Nonfiction (Book reports, journalism, travel writing) |
| November : Month 6 |
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Comprehension--Fiction (Realistic fiction, fantasy, historical fiction) |
| December : Month 7 |
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Comprehension--Fiction (Mystery, science fiction, horror) |
| January : Month 8 |
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Grammar for Reading (Parts of speech, Greek and Latin roots, complex punctuation) |
| 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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Grammar for Speech (Parrallelism, active/passive voice, clauses and phrases) |
| April : Month 10 |
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Grammar for Writing (Style guidelines, citing sources, shifts, verb types) |
| May : Month 11 |
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