Math Courses

Student currently attending 5th grade at Cascadia will be placed in Math 8 in 6th grade, parent/guardian can choose to place in Math 6.

All other students will be placed in Math 6, SPS does not accept teacher or parent recommendations/requests to skip any level of math. There are no placement tests to determine a student’s placement. There is no skipping ahead in Math. No exceptions.

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Mathematics 6A+6B

 Students complete understanding of dividing fractions; study the rational number system; and write, interpret, and use expressions and equations.

Mathematics 7A+7B

Required after taking Math 6, Year-Long

 Students develop understanding of operations with rational numbers and proportional relationships; apply proportional relationships; and work with expressions.

Mathematics 7/8 Compacted A+B

 Acceleration pathway option after taking Math 6, Year-Long. Families will have the choice of either Math 7 or Math 7/8 during student 7th grade year.  This choice is made during the ONLINE REGISTRATION process. Late entry 7th graders will be given the same option.

 Math 7/8 Compacted A prepares students to take Algebra 1 by compacting the content of Math 7 and Math 8 into one year. Students develop understanding of operations with rational numbers and proportional relationships; apply proportional relationships; work with irrational numbers, radicals, and integer exponents; and work with expressions, linear equations, and inequalities. 

Mathematics 8A+8B

Required after taking Math 7, Year-Long

 Students will reason about expressions and equations, including modeling bivariate data and solving linear equations; use functions to describe quantitative relationships; and work with irrational numbers, radicals, and integer exponents.

Algebra 1 A+B

Required after taking Math 8 or 7/8 Compacted, Year-Long

 Algebra 1 is a full year, high school level course. Students model and analyze real-world mathematical situations using linear, exponential, and quadratic equations and functions. Students will receive high school credit on their high school transcript for this course.

Geometry A+B

Required after taking Algebra, Year-Long

 Geometry is a full year, high school level course. Students formalize their understanding of angle relationships and triangle properties. Students use geometric transformations and formal constructions to study congruence and similarity. Students develop formal proofs of angle and triangle properties and relationships using precise language and notation. Students will receive high school credit on their high school transcript for this course.