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Middle School Mathematics

The Mathematics Program of Studies (POS) define the instructional programs that must be implemented in mathematics in the middle school.

Online Textbooks

The Mathematics Program of Studies (POS) define the instructional programs that must be implemented in mathematics in the middle school. Each POS describes the curriculum content and identifies the essential knowledge and skills taught in the instructional program.

Mathematics Course Sequence

Mathematics course standards in grades 6, 7, and 8 are sequential, allowing students to build skills and pre-requisite knowledge each year.

Open Enrollment

All seventh grade students can enroll in Math 7 Honors. There are no pre-requisites.

All eighth grade students can enroll in Algebra or Algebra Honors. There are no pre-requisites.

Mathematics Course Sequencing

Courses

Note: Math 7 Honors is available for open enrollment to any 7th grader. Algebra I is available through open enrollment to any 8th grader.

Grade 7 Math

PreAlgebra (Grade 7 Honors and Grade 8)

Algebra 1 and Algebra 1 Honors

Geometry and Geometry Honors

Related Pages

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Parent Advocacy Handbook: Middle School (Grades 7-8)

The Parent Advocacy Handbook explains the factors involved in middle school as it may be the first experience a student has with multiple teachers and the team approach to instruction.
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Parent Advocacy Handbook: High School Grades 9-12

High school is a time of academic and career choices for teens. They must decide whether to take regular, Honors, Academy, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate courses.

Digital Resources to Support Student Learning at Home

Resources by grade level that can support learning aligned to the curriculum both in the classroom and at home.

Middle School Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)

Fairfax County Public Schools provides a continuum of advanced academic services at the middle school level. Services provided to middle school students include Young Scholars, Honors classes, Level IV services, and the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP). 
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Middle School Continuity of Learning Resources

Self-directed learning activities for middle school students and parents--distributed and made available in spring 2020.
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Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the Freshman Round of Application.