Pre-Algebra - 7th Grade

This program stresses an interactive, thematic approach to mathematics. This program explores problem solving and algebra, integers, ratio, proportion and percent, statistical analysis, patterns in geometry, number theory, rational numbers, real numbers, functions, area, perimeter, surface area, and volume.

Enriched Pre-Algebra - 7th Grade

This program covers the same topics covered in Pre-Algebra 7 plus a unit on exploring polynomials and growth/decay patterns. The class moves at a faster pace than Pre-Algebra and will explore certain topics in more depth.

Algebra Readiness - 8th Grade

This program begins by reviews in important topics covered in Pre-Algebra and then introduces the students to the concepts in Algebra A. The first four quarters are taught at Placerita and then students take Algebra B/C in the 9th grade.

Algebra A/B – 8th Grade

Topics in this class will be expressions, equations and functions, rational numbers, solving linear equations, proportional reasoning, graphing relations and functions, analyzing linear equations, solving linear inequalities, and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities. The first four quarters are taught at Placerita and students may take Algebra C in summer school or during 9th grade.

Algebra 1A/1B

Students who score 90% on the Placerita placement test may qualify for this one-year algebra course. This class moves at a faster pace and will cover the topics in Algebra ABC plus polynomials, factoring, quadratic and exponential functions, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations.

Geometry 1A/1B

7th graders who successfully complete Algebra I with a minimum of a “B+” average and pass a placement test OR who have an 80% passing rate on the Algebra standards test may be able to take Geometry in the 8th grade. This course covers points, lines and planes, reasoning and proof, perpendicular and parallel lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, proportion and similarity, right triangles and trigonometry, circles, polygon and area, surface area and volume, coordinate geometry and transformations.