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Course Progressions

Middle School Math Progressions and Course Catalog

Example Middle School Math Progressions

For Middle School Students Enrolling in Math 6 in 6th Grade

As students transition from elementary school to middle school they and their families often have questions about what math course progressions will be available to them. To ensure all students receive instruction in the foundational K-8 math standards that lay the groundwork for algebra and higher level math courses, students will be enrolled in the next math course in the sequence based on their previous year’s math course enrollment. SPS is committed to making sure that every student who wants to take advanced coursework in mathematics has the opportunity to do so by providing specific opportunities for acceleration in middle or high school.

The charts below show different math course progressions a student might take during middle and high school if they start 6th grade in Math 6. 

Middle schools and K8s offer courses that progress students through the standard progression of the math sequence. There may also be opportunities at the school to participate in a course progression that accelerates students in the sequence. These opportunities could include a compacting of concepts from multiple courses into one course or taking two math courses at the same time. Families should contact the middle school or K8 to learn about the specific opportunities available at that school.

For more information about middle school math content, standards, and curriculum, visit Middle School Mathematics

Standard Progressions – Examples

Acceleration Progressions – Examples

Middle School Math Course Catalog

This is a comprehensive list of the courses available in the SPS Math Course Catalog. Please refer to the above examples for more details on course progressions. Contact schools for specific course offerings.