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6th Grade Math & English Classes

Every A Grade Ahead programme available in 6th 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.

  • Test-taking skills

  • Focus and concentration

  • Statistics, ratios, and proportions

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Logic and analysis

Month by Month Pre-Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Numerics Path
July

Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM

Decimals 7

Examples: 11.04 ÷ 0.2 and 9.02 × 0.02 = ?

August

Fractions; Decimals; Square roots

Decimals 8

Examples: 5.371 × 985 = ? and 2.871 ÷ 0.001 = ?

September

Ratio; Proportion; Percents

Percents 1

Examples: 12.5% of 320 = ? and 45/60 = ?%

October

Standard system of measurement

Percents 2

Examples: 2/9 of 75% = ? and 17.50 = ?%

November

Geometry

Percents 3

Examples: 5% × 11.40 = ? and 4 + .96 = ?

December

Geometry; Integers

Percents 4

Examples: 25% discount on $48.00 = ? and 15% of 60 = ?

January

Equations; Coordinate grids

Integers 1

Examples: 48 × (−1) + ? and 79 − 11 = ?

February

Grade Readiness

Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy.

Integers 2

Examples: (−15) + 8 = ? and (−3) × (−4) = ?

March

Proportional relationships; Pythagorean theorem

Exponents 1

Examples: 10³ × ? and 2^(x + 1) = ?

April

Coin problems; Probability; Transformations

Polynomials 1

Examples: Polynomials in standard form: 5x² + 3x + 1 = ?

May

Preparing to Move to Grade Ahead (Mixed)

Polynomials 2

Examples: 3x² + 4y = ? and 5x − 2 = ?

Empower young minds.

Empowering young minds with the grammar, comprehension, and writing abilities needed for middle school success — and beyond.

A Grade Ahead’s 6th grade English enrichment classes teach students grammar skills while building comprehension and writing abilities needed for middle school. Beyond the curriculum, students in this language arts program will also strengthen:

Grade 6 English students receive an extensive curriculum, composed of hands-on experience and practice.

  • Sentence writing

  • Thought articulation

  • Reading awareness

Month by Month 6th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Topics
July

Realistic fiction; Parts of speech; Comprehension elements

August

Mystery; Historical and science fiction; Subject and verb

September

Myths, fables, and legends; Advanced pronouns; Prose constructed response

October

Fables; Clauses and sentence types; Adverb and adjective clauses

November

Nonfiction; Paraphrasing; Sentences

December

Synonyms; Thesis statements; Topic sentences and body paragraphs

January

Essays; Auto and biographical writing; Writing a research paper

February

Standardized Test Preparation

Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy.

March

Analogies; Writing a story; Sensory language

April

Poetry; Connotation and denotation

May

Preparing to Move to A Grade Ahead

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