The Nexus students, grades 3-7 will use the Math Mammoth Light Blue Series. As seen on the website for Math Mammoth, some of the main features of the curriculum are:
Current 7th graders are taking Pre-Algebra, which puts them on the advanced math track for Nexus High School:
8th Grade: High School level Algebra I
9th Grade: Geometry
10th Grade: Algebra II
11th Grade: Pre-Calculus
12th Grade: AP Calculus AB/BC
- It is mastery-oriented and organized into chapters by topics. Thus, in each chapter the curriculum concentrates on one theme and its connecting topics (such as place value, multiplication, or geometry). Each grade level typically contains 8-10 chapters.
- The curriculum focuses strongly on conceptual understanding.
- Visual models and exercises are used a lot.
- Mental math and number sense are emphasized.
- The curriculum is nearly self-teaching for many children, since the full explanations of concepts are included in the student books.
- There are free videos that are matched to the curriculum. These videos can be found online and can be used at home to supplement classroom instruction.
- The curriculum meets and exceeds the Common Core Standards
Current 7th graders are taking Pre-Algebra, which puts them on the advanced math track for Nexus High School:
8th Grade: High School level Algebra I
9th Grade: Geometry
10th Grade: Algebra II
11th Grade: Pre-Calculus
12th Grade: AP Calculus AB/BC
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