Math & English Enrichment
8th Grade Math & English Classes
Every A Grade Ahead programme 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 I.
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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| July |
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Fractions, decimals, and percents; GCF and LCM |
| August |
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PEMDAS; Integers; Variables and expressions |
| September |
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Exponents; Square & cube root; Scientific notation |
| October |
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Metrics; Standard systems; Measuring time & temperature |
| November |
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Translating; Linear equations; Standard form |
| December |
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Systems of equations; Absolute value; Inequalities |
| January |
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Polynomials; Ratio, unit rate, and proportion |
| February |
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Probability; Statistics |
| March |
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Standardized test preparation Some academies may offer this in a month other than March. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| April |
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Geometry |
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Pythagorean theorem; Number theory; Transformations |
| May |
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Preparing to move to Grade Ahead |
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 I program gives students a solid foundation and understanding of the Math in Algebra I — trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and many higher-order mathematics to build upon. The Algebra I 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 I Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| July |
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Pre-Algebra 2 review |
| August |
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Algebraic expressions; Solving linear equations |
| September |
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Volume & surface area; Inequalities; Pythagorean theorem |
| October |
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Sequences; Number theory; 2-variable linear equations |
| November |
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2-variable linear inequalities; Absolute value equations and inequalities |
| December |
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Functions; Systems of equations |
| January |
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Factoring polynomials |
| February |
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Radicals; Quadratic equations |
| March |
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Standardized test preparation Some topics may offer this in a month other than March. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| April |
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Probability; Permutation and combination; Non-linear equations |
| May |
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Preparing to move to Grade Ahead |
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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| July |
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Informative Writing; Cause and effect essay; Definition essay |
| August |
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Argumentative Writing; Persuasive essay; Analysis |
| September |
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Narrative Writing; Fiction writing; Memoirs |
| October |
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Comprehension—Nonfiction: Biography; Autobiography; Personal essay |
| November |
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Comprehension—Nonfiction: Book reports; Journalism; Travel writing |
| December |
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Comprehension—Fiction: Realistic fiction; Novels; Historical fiction |
| January |
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Comprehension—Fiction: Mystery; Science fiction; Horror |
| February |
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Sentence structure; Parts of speech; Greek and Latin roots; Complex punctuation |
| March |
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Standardized Test Preparation Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| April |
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Grammar for Speech: Parallelism; Active/passive voice; Clauses and phrases |
| May |
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Grammar for Writing: Style guidelines; Citing sources; Shifts; Verb types |
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Preparing to Move to A Grade Ahead |
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