Over the course of the school year, students will: 

• Learn key concepts over multiple days to foster a deeper understanding of each topic 

• Solve problems using a variety of strategies to increase their math flexibility  

• Share their mathematical thinking and problem solving strategies with classmates helping to solidify their learning 

• Make connections to the math they see in everyday life 

Outline of Topics for the Year: 

Unit 1: Expressions and Equations   

         - Area, Algebraic Expressions, and Exponents         

Unit 2: Decimals and Fractions  

        - Base-Ten Operations, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and  

            Dividing Decimals and Division with Fractions 

Unit 3: Ratio Reasoning  

        - Ratio Concepts and Equivalent Ratios  

Unit 4: Ratio Reasoning  

          - Unit Rates and Percent  

Unit 5: Algebraic Thinking   

          - Equivalent Expressions and Equations with Variables and Solving One-step Equations         

Unit 6: Positive and Negative Numbers   

           - Absolute Value, Inequalities, and the Coordinate Plane  

Unit 7: Statistical Thinking  

- Data Distributions and Measures of Center, and Variability  

iReady diagnostic  

The iReady diagnostic is part of the online program that helps teachers identify each student’s needs and which skills they need to develop in order to personalize their learning and monitor progress throughout the school year. The diagnostic delivers actionable data that helps me to meet your child exactly where they are and increase their learning gains.  

The diagnostic: 

• Provides each student’s grade level equivalent in math 

• Provides just-in-time instruction that is responsive to individual student needs 

• Engages students with relevant challenges and provides pathways to deepen understanding. 

• Enables students to advance quickly once they master a skill, building their confidence and maximizing engagement 

• Presents real-world problems that help students understand the “why” behind the “how” 

• Builds internal motivation with Learning Games.