Introduction to Middle School Math

This online course, "Introduction to Middle School Math," is designed for students aged 11-13 in 6th or 7th grade, spanning a full academic year. It reinforces foundational math concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, and delves into integers, fractions, decimals, measurements, basic geometry, percent, ratios, and statistics. The course is distinctly structured as a semester-long journey, providing a comprehensive yet manageable progression of topics.

The course stands out for its integrated approach to online learning. It combines a dynamic software product, MathXL for School, with personalized instructor support and 1.5 hours of weekly live, interactive sessions. Immediate feedback on homework assignments is layered with detailed solutions, extra practice problems, and convenient instructor accessibility. Video clips and online quizzes reinforce learning, and software features track assignments, due dates, grades, and cumulative averages. Notably, a Pre-Algebra textbook is used, focusing exclusively on chapters relevant to this course, which differs from an accompanying Pre-Algebra course that covers subsequent chapters.