Overview

 

The Accelerated Math program is a rigorous course of study that moves at a rapid pace and incorporates challenging and demanding material.  The students must be proficient with both calculations and problem solving and should be able to work at a brisk pace. The program is designed for students who excel at mathematics, are self-motivated and are interested in pursuing more advanced mathematics classes in high school.

Grade	Accelerated Course (click on link for more information)
6	All of 6th grade math and the first half of 7th grade
7	The second half of 7th grade math and all of 8th grade math
8	9th Grade Algebra 1 and the first half of Geometry (students will take the 9th grade EOC)
9	The second half of Geometry and all of Algebra II
10	Pre calculus
11	AP Calculus OR AP Statistics
12	AP Statistics OR Duel Enrollment Calculus

 

 

Qualifications

Due to the sequential nature of mathematics and the rigor and pace of the program, students must meet certain qualifications in order to be placed in an accelerated math class.

 

Rising 6^th Grade Students:

5^th grade students who will enrolled at DeSana will first be identified by their 4^th grade Georgia Milestones math scores. These students will then be offered the opportunity to take a placement test in the spring of their 5^th grade year.  Students that are coming from another school outside Forsyth county can contact DeSana administration to schedule an opportunity to take the placement test in the summer before their 6^th grade year.

 

Rising 7^th  Grade Students:

Rising 7th grade students who are in Accelerated Math in 6th grade will be enrolled in 8th grade accelerated based on teacher recommendation.

Rising 7th grade students who are in Advanced Math in 6th grade may be recommended by their teacher for Accelerated math and will have to complete a Summer Bridge course.

Rising 8^th  Grade Students:

Rising 8th grade students who are in Accelerated Math in 7th grade will be enrolled in 8th grade accelerated based on teacher recommendation.

Rising 8th grade students who are taking advanced classes will be enrolled in  Algebra 1 which is a high school course.  There is no option to move from Advanced Math in 7th grade to Accelerated Math in 8th grade.

 

Units of Study

6^th Grade

1.       Integers

2.       Rational Numbers

3.       Ratio, Proportion, Percent

4.       Expressions

5.       Equations, Direct Variation and Inequalities

6.       Area and Volume

7.       Statistics

 

7^th Grade

1.       Exponents, Roots, Polynomials and Radicals

2.       Equations

3.       Pythagorean Theorem, Area and Volume

4.       Functions

5.       Linear Functions and Inequalities

6.       Linear Systems

7.       Transformations and Congruence

8.       Statistics

9.       Probability

 

8^th Grade

1.       Expressions

2.       Linear Relationships and Functions

3.       Quadratic Functions

4.       Exponential Functions

5.       Comparing Functions

6.       Statistics

7.       Transformations

8.       Congruence and Proof

9.       Right Triangle Trigonometry

 

Instructors

 

Resources