Math & English Enrichment
7th Grade Math & English Classes
Every A Grade Ahead programme available in 7th 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.
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Test-taking skills
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Focus and concentration
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Statistics, ratios, and proportions
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Problem-solving skills
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Logic and analysis
Month by Month Pre-Algebra 1 Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum | Numerics Path |
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| July | |
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Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM |
Decimals 7 Examples: 11.04 ÷ 0.2 and 9.02 × 0.02 = ? |
| August | |
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Fractions; Decimals; Square roots |
Decimals 8 Examples: 5.371 × 985 = ? and 2.871 ÷ 0.001 = ? |
| September | |
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Ratio; Proportion; Percents |
Percents 1 Examples: 12.5% of 320 = ? and 45/60 = ?% |
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Standard system of measurement |
Percents 2 Examples: 2/9 of 75% = ? and 17.50 = ?% |
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Geometry |
Percents 3 Examples: 5% × 11.40 = ? and 4 + .96 = ? |
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Geometry; Integers |
Percents 4 Examples: 25% discount on $48.00 = ? and 15% of 60 = ? |
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Equations; Coordinate grids |
Integers 1 Examples: 48 × (−1) + ? and 79 − 11 = ? |
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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) = ? |
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Proportional relationships; Pythagorean theorem |
Exponents 1 Examples: 10³ × ? and 2^(x + 1) = ? |
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Coin problems; Probability; Transformations |
Polynomials 1 Examples: Polynomials in standard form: 5x² + 3x + 1 = ? |
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Preparing to Move to Grade Ahead (Mixed) |
Polynomials 2 Examples: 3x² + 4y = ? and 5x − 2 = ? |
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
| Curriculum Topics |
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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 |
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Preparing to move to Grade Ahead |
Follow the path toward achievement.
Following the path toward achievement through essays, speeches, debates, and literary analysis — accelerating language arts skills for high school readiness.
In our 7th grade English enrichment classes, students will learn to write successfully. Students in 7th grade will focus their writing abilities and learn to write a variety of pieces: essays, speeches, and more. Student learning in language arts is accelerated by working on skills, such as:
Seventh grade English students receive a cohesive curriculum, such as personal experience and real life applications.
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Thought articulation
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Reading analysis
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Critical reasoning, citing, and support
Month by Month 7th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
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| July |
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Historical, mystery and realistic fiction; Parts of speech |
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Science fiction; Fantasy and horror; Clauses & conjunctions |
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Myths, legends and folk tales; Phrases; Punctuation |
| October |
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Research & planning; Citing sources; Nonfiction texts |
| November |
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Writing and editing essays; Nonfiction texts |
| December |
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Speeches and essays; Persuasive and literary devices |
| January |
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Essays and debates; Logical fallacies; Denotation and connotation |
| February |
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Elements of fiction |
| 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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Poetry |
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Drama |
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Preparing to Move to A Grade Ahead |
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