The Core Focus on Math program includes three grade-level texts at Stages 1 and 2. Each text contains 3 to 6 blocks. Each text contains grade-level standard lessons as well as pre-requisite lessons and those with connections to future grades. Stage 3 contains two larger (6 block) texts that are at grade-level and a third text which completes the high school Algebra I sequence.
On-Grade Level Sequence
| On-Grade Level Sequence | Stage 1 Grade 6 | Stage 2 Grade 7 | Stage 3 Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 1 | Core Focus on Decimals & Fractions | Core Focus on Rational Numbers & Equations | Core Focus on Linear Equations |
| Book 2 | Core Focus on Introductory Algebra | Core Focus on Proportions & Probability | Core Focus on Geometry |
| Book 3 | Core Focus on Ratios, Rates & Statistics | Core Focus on Shapes & Angles |
The Core Focus on Math team encourages acceleration of prepared and gifted math students following the CCSS Appendix A Compacted Traditional Program. In this recommendation, students learn Grades 7, 8 and highs school Algebra I content within the two years of grades 7 and 8. This is done by moving the Geometry text from Stage 3 to the end of Stage 2.
Accelerated Sequence
| Accelerated Sequence | Stage 1 Grade 6 | Stage 2 Compacted Grade 7 | Stage 3/Algebra Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book 1 | Core Focus on Decimals & Fractions | Core Focus on Rational Numbers & Equations | Core Focus on Linear Equations |
| Book 2 | Core Focus on Introductory Algebra | Core Focus on Proportions and Probability | Core Focus on Functions & Data |
| Book 3 | Core Focus on Ratios, Rates & Statistics | Core Focus on Shapes & Angles | |
| Book 4 | Core Focus on Geometry (Stage 3) |
Contact Shannon McCaw, lead author, to learn more about how Core Focus on Math can meet your district’s needs related to mathematics teaching and learning.