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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

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is prealgebra a advanced math for a 7th grader

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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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