Description
Middle School Math Course Overview
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which provide live instruction for elementary, middle school, and high school students. Families can explore all of our homeschool math courses.
This live online middle school math class helps homeschool students build the skills needed to succeed in Pre-Algebra and higher-level math courses.
Middle School Math is a bridge between elementary math and Pre-Algebra. This course is designed to be taken over one school year and covers the material students need in order to succeed in pre-algebra.
Topics include (but are not limited to) fractions, integers, decimals, percentages, one-step equations, square roots, measurements, statistics, and basic geometry.
Various strategies such as virtual manipulatives, online games, classroom activities, video clips, music, and standard algorithms will be used throughout this course.
These learning methods will help students master essential computations and prepare them for Pre-Algebra.
Course Overview
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 6–8
- Format: Weekly live online math class
- Focus: Preparing students for Pre-Algebra
- Homework: Four assignments per week through Schoology
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Live Class Session
Students are encouraged to actively participate during live classes. Collaboration makes learning both effective and fun. Students will work together, write on the board, play online games, and watch video clips to reinforce concepts.
Students may either speak during class discussions or privately message answers to the teacher. The classroom environment is supportive and comfortable, and mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process. If a student misses a live class, they should watch the recording promptly.
Weekly Homework
Students will be assigned four homework assignments each week through Schoology. Assignments may include multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank problems, instructional videos, and online practice games.
Homework should be completed over a four-day period and finished before the next live class. It is recommended that students complete one assignment per day so they can practice math every day. Homework is designed to review concepts taught in class and should not feel stressful.
See a weekly assignment example in the screenshots below:
Middle School Math Readiness Assessment
Are you unsure if your student is ready for Middle School Math? This placement test can help. If a student can complete 25–30 of the 56 problems, they should be ready for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online middle school math class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online math class where the instructor teaches key middle school math concepts and guides students through practice and assignments.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool students who want structured instruction and support in middle school math.
What math topics are covered in this course?
Students study fractions, decimals, percents, integers, equations, square roots, geometry, statistics, measurement, and probability while building the skills needed for pre-algebra.
Does this class prepare students for Pre-Algebra?
Yes. This course is designed as a bridge between elementary math and Pre-Algebra, helping students develop the skills needed for success in higher-level math.
Homework Policy
The goal of homework is to reinforce and explore the concepts taught in class. This is a core class, so students must keep up with assignments. Please contact the teacher if assignments will be late. Otherwise, late assignments will receive a deduction of 5 points per day.
Additional Policies
Students should conduct themselves appropriately during live classes, including both speech and written messages. Students who are unable to follow appropriate classroom conduct may be removed from the session.
Grade Levels
- Grades 6–8
Textbook
- None (eBook and worksheets provided)
Additional Supplies / Resources Needed
- Headset
- Microphone
- Notebook
- Paper
- Pencil
- Colored pencils
