Middle School Mathematics 1

This course is structured around engaging students with the properties and operations of numbers, including integers and rational numbers, and extends their understanding through graphing on coordinate planes and solving equations. Key areas of focus include mastering operations with fractions and decimals, interpreting and computing quotients, and developing strategies for solving word problems involving these concepts. Throughout the course, students will strengthen their problem-solving skills and enhance their ability to think critically and abstractly about numbers, using these skills to tackle complex mathematical problems and real-world scenarios effectively.

Completion of this course requires regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with working microphone and webcam, as well as a reliable internet connection.

This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.