I am excited to share this short 8 lesson course that we just completed here at Scio Academy. This course was created to answer the question, “is my student ready for pre algebra?” Many schools automatically start students entering 8th grade in the pre algebra course of study, but some parents are still wondering if […]
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In part 1, we briefly touched upon how to determine your child’s math journey in high school by examining your child’s goals. In part 2, I will share the goals of the teachers in teaching higher level mathematics. Truly, I use the term, “higher level” mathematics very loosely as the higher level mathematics are actually
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What is secondary mathematics? Secondary mathematics is commonly called high school math and is usually taught in the following order: Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus (or Trigonometry). Some students enter high school having completed Algebra 1 in 8th grade and therefore are able to complete calculus as a high school senior. Other students struggle
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Welcome to Scio Academy’s Summer Premier! Scio Academy launches this summer with some recorded math instruction videos, curriculum reviews, and a whole new forum for brainstorming and working together! Here is where you will find everything this summer: For Everyone: read blog posts every week from Amanda and Lori. We will be discussing Shakespeare, Scio’s
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Middle School Math Curriculum Middle school mathematics is concerned with one thing and one thing only. Mastery of the grammar of arithmetic. Mastery guarantees readiness of students entering high school to pursue algebra and the world of higher mathematics. Every middle school textbook delves into the world of arithmetic, some deeper than others, in
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