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Middle School Math A
Middle School Mathematics Course A is for students who have completed the
kindergarten to Grade 5 mathematics curriculum. Students successful in Middle
School Mathematics Course A will go on to either Middle School Mathematics
Course B or Investigations into Mathematics the following year. Areas of focus
include common and decimal fraction operations.
The units of study include Algebraic Concepts, Common Fractions, Statistics, Decimal Operations, and Geometry and Measurement. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of real-life problem solving that requires the use of reasoning, communication and logic. Students investigate mathematical concepts through a variety of experiences. The revised curriculum aims to prepare as many students as possible for Algebra I by Grade 8.
The indicators are organized into comprehensive topical units accompanied by unit assessments that benchmark student progress as well as their readiness for the next level course. Students continue to be prepared for the Maryland Functional Mathematics Test, first administered in the spring of Grade 7.
Middle School Math B
Middle School Mathematics Course B is for students who have completed the
kindergarten to Grade 5 mathematics curriculum as well as the indicators for
Middle School Mathematics Course A. Students successful in this pre-Algebra
course should be enrolled in Investigations into Mathematics, Math C, or
Algebra I the following year.
Areas of focus include functional relationships, geometric relationships, box and whisker plots, histograms and scatter plots, integers, and proportional reasoning. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of real-life problem solving that requires the use of reasoning, communication and logic. Students investigate mathematical concepts through a variety of experiences. The revised curriculum aims to prepare as many students as possible for Algebra I by Grade 8.
The indicators are organized into comprehensive topical units accompanied by unit assessments that benchmark student progress as well as their readiness for Algebra I. Students continue to be prepared for the Maryland Functional Mathematics Test, first administered in the spring of Grade 7.
Middle School Math C
Middle School Mathematics Course C prepares students to take Algebra I the
following year.
Areas of focus include linear functions, rate of change, variation, real numbers, geometric applications, and data analysis. Algebraic concepts introduced in the previous courses will be reinforced and applied in new situations. Additional Algebra I indicators, especially those that are assessed on the Algebra I High School Assessment, will be foreshadowed. All concepts and skills are presented in the context of real-life problem solving that requires the use of reasoning, communication, and logic. Students investigate mathematical concepts through a variety of experiences.
The indicators are organized into comprehensive topical units accompanied by unit assessments that benchmark student progress.
Investigations into Mathematics
Investigations into Mathematics is an enriched course for mathematically
accelerated students who have successfully completed the Kindergarten to Grade
5 mathematics curriculum, as well as the indicators for Middle School
Mathematics Course A and the majority of the indicators of Middle School
Mathematics Course B by the end of either Grade 5 or Grade 6. Students
successful in this course will take Algebra I the following year.
This course is designed for students with exceptional talent in mathematics. The units of study include Patterns and Set Theory, Relations and Finite Operations, Algebra Foundations, Real Number System, Data Analysis, Language of Algebra, Functions and Graphs, and Investigations of Three-Dimensional Geometry.
One of the goals of this class is to provide a theoretical view of the world to students while preparing them for Algebra I. Students learn both concrete and abstract mathematical topics while improving their communication, thinking and reasoning skills.
Algebra I
Algebra I is for students who have successfully completed Middle School
Mathematics Course B, Middle School Mathematics Course C, or Investigations
into Mathematics. Students successful in this course take Geometry the
following year.
The units of study include One Variable Equations and Inequalities, Linear Functions and Graphs, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations, Statistical Organization and Analysis, Exponential Functions, Quadratic Functions and Polynomial Operations, Probability and Simulations, Interpreting Graphs, Rational and Irrational Expressions.
Students in this course take the state High School Assessment Test 1 for Mathematics, which includes both algebraic and statistical concepts. This course satisfies the high school Algebra I requirement. MCPS Semester Exams are also taken at the end of each semester. The credit and grade will appear on the student’s high school transcript.
Honors Geometry
Honors Geometry is for students who have successfully completed and performed
above average in Algebra I. Students who successfully complete this course will
take Algebra 2 with Analysis the following year.
The units of study include Introduction to Geometry; Exploring Geometric Relations and Properties; Logic and Geometric Proofs; Right Triangle Relationships and Coordinate Geometry; Similarity and Trigonometry; and Measurement, Circles, and Patterns in Geometry and Algebra.
Students in the course take the state High School Assessment Test 2 for Mathematics, which includes geometric concepts. Students who are successful in this course satisfy the high school geometry requirement. MCPS Semester Exams are also taken at the end of each semester. The credit and grade will appear on the student’s high school transcript.
The M.C.P.S. middle school Math flowchart shows the possible math sequences students can follow in middle school. In order to view this file you will need a PDF reader, such as the free Adobe Acrobat reader.
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These M.C.P.S. concept maps list the "Enduring
Understandings", "Essential Questions", and
"Indicators" for each course. Click on the course below to view
each concept map. These maps are in PDF format.
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County Framework Scope and Sequence of Indicators for each course.
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