Algebra 1 or Pre-Algebra for 7th grader?

by Kim
(Georgia)

My son just finished a regular 6th grade math curriculum. He is a very strong math student. He knows his facts, fractions and decimals very well. Do I have to start him in a Pre-Algebra curriculum or can I go straight to Algebra 1? Do 7th graders have to take Pre-Algebra?

I'm not sure where to go from here!

Thanks for your help!

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Algebra 1 or Pre-Algebra for 7th grader?

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Dec 06, 2011
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algebra NEW
by: Anonymous

i am in honers pre algebra and i am in 6th grade
it is not very hard so start asap

Nov 21, 2011
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Algebra 1 NEW
by: Anonymous

I am in 7th grade and I am taking Algebra 1. Algebra 1 should be taken in 7th grade because it will prepare your son for high school and college, and I heard that Pre-Algebra is easy. Also, Algebra 1 is easy.

Nov 09, 2011
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Algebra 1
by: Anonymous

My son is in 7th grade and in Algebra 1 Honors. My son is also very good at math. Most schools have placement tests to get their students into different levels. It's a great oppertunity and I really recommend it...

You need to study hard and do your homework. My son got an A in the class with those habbits.

Oct 08, 2011
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grade 7 honors student.
by: smarticles123

hi im in 7th grade and am in an honors program. the teacher has 4 alg. 1 honors classes and 1 pre-alg honors class that im in for kids who are smart but math isn't their strongest point. i started off in alg 1 honors. even though i had a b minus the teacher realized alg 1 was too difficult and she put me in pre-alg honors. talk to the teacher 2 see which is right. if your gifted but decide 2 be in pre-alg get i honors pre-alg for the extra integration

Aug 21, 2011
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My Opinion
by: A 7th Grader

It depends on your son. I'm in 7th grade currently, and in Algebra 1. It might be a bit different for me since I'm assuming your son is home-schooled, plus where I live, elementary school goes to 6th grade and middle school starts in 7th grade.

I agree wth Karin's post; a test is a good idea to make sure. If the math your son is taking is too easy for him and not a challenge of all, then Algebra will probably be better. Anything you can do without trying can easily get monotonous over time. Plus, if he takes Algebra now, I'm pretty sure he'll have a few college credits by the time he graduates high school.

Personally, I find that Algebra 1 is easy for me, even without Pre-Algebra. Maybe you can try having him take Pre-Algebra for a week or two before deciding.

Aug 19, 2011
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Algebra Readiness
by: Anon

Im going into 7th grade and i got into algebra readiness and sme of my class mates got into pre-algebra..is algebra readines a bad thing or a good thing? Thank you.

Aug 16, 2011
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Algebra
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Well,I Started Pre-algebra in 6 grade. I took algebra I in 7th grade. Algeba 1 is not so hard.
Its's preety easy, if you study and pay attention in class. Only different about algebra 1 ,is that you have to study linear systems,ploynomials
quadratic systems, and you have to study little bit about trig functions. It's little different than pre-algebra. It's not that hard.
I think you should go straight to algebra 1

Jul 25, 2011
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pre Algebra
by: Anonymous

Hi um I just wanted to know if Pre-Algebra the smart group the middle group or the dumb group plz anwser my question

Jul 08, 2011
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question
by: Anonymous

Is Seventh Grade Math also known as Algebra 1 or Pre Alegbra

Jul 08, 2011
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pre algebra
by: Anonymous

i took pre algebra in sixth grade,and im moving on to algebra 1.if your kid is strong in math,then you are gonna want to start with pre algebra,or algebra will make no sense.

Aug 26, 2010
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Algebra 1 or Pre-Algebra for 7th grader
by: Karin

Pre-Algebra is more of a standard class for 7th grade. If the child can leave middle school with a solid foundation in Algebra 1, then they will be better prepared for high school.

However, if your child is struggling, slow down and work at their pace. If you try to push them through, then they really struggle with Algebra and the higher level math classes.

It's best to build a solid foundation and have your child be confident in their math ability, rather than to push them through just to stay "on grade level".

I hope this helps,
Karin

Aug 26, 2010
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PRE alegbra
by: Anonymous

is prealgebra a advanced math for a 7th grader

Dec 16, 2009
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Pre-algebra or Algebra 1
by: Karin

Kim,
Thank you for using the homeschool forum. Depending on your son's math ability level, you could start a Pre-Algebra curriculum or Algebra 1 curriculum. There are many students in the public school system, who take a 6th grade math course that concentrates on Pre-algebra skills. These students then go on to take Algebra 1 in 7th grade. These students are typically the GT students. There are also many students who are performing at grade level who take Pre-algebra in 7th grade and Algebra 1 in 8th grade.

I would have your son take the Algebra Readiness Test. It can be found at: http://www.algebra-class.com/algebra-readiness-test.html. If he does well, then I would try an Algebra 1 curriculum. Take a look through the Algebra 1 units on the Nav Bar to get an idea of the skills that are studied in Algebra 1.

Before you start an Algebra 1 curriculum, please make sure that your son knows the integer rules! This is one extremely important concept that will be used continuously throughout Algebra 1!

If you have any other questions, please let me know!

Wishing you the best,
Karin Hutchinson

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