Grade 8 Math Course Selection
Grade 8 Math Course Selections (2026-27 SY)
Woodbury School offers two math paths for incoming 8th graders: Mathematics 8 and Mathematics 8 Algebra. Both courses provide a challenging and comprehensive foundation in Algebra and Geometry, and both courses prepare students for achieving high levels of math at Salem High School. The courses differ in pace and depth. Math 8 covers all of the 8th grade curriculum at a standard pace (similar to Math 7) and provides students with a deep foundation of concepts. Math 8 Algebra covers all of the 8th grade curriculum at a significantly quicker pace in order to include the additional Algebra 1 standards. Therefore, the accelerated Math 8 Algebra course may not be the best placement for all students’ developmental needs.
We have mailed home assessment data to all eligible 7th grade math students. Please review this data and discuss which path will best meet your child’s developmental needs and academic goals. Once you have made your decision, please make your selection on this form.
Please complete this form by Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
More information
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Units of Study Include:
- Scientific Notation & Exponents
- Irrational Numbers
- Rigid Motion
- Congruent Figures
- Dilations & Similar Figures
- Linear Equations in One and Two Variables
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Functions and Bivariate Statistic
Pacing
- This course follows a standard pace similar to 6th grade and 7th grade math, with opportunities for practice in and outside of the classroom.
Depth
- Math 8 students benefit from intentional and comprehensive concept building and practice. Students have time built into their class for practicing new 8th grade skills as well as pre-requisite skills.
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Units of Study include:
- Scientific Notation & Exponents
- Irrational Numbers
- Rigid Motion
- Congruent Figures
- Dilations & Similar Figures
- Linear Equations in One and Two Variables
- Systems of Linear Equations
- Functions and Bivariate Statistics
- Quadratic Functions
- Families of Functions
Pacing
- Accelerated pacing in this course. Instruction moves quickly through the 8th grade standards in order to preserve instructional time for learning the Algebra 1 standards. There are more independent learning expectations such as homework and studying for assessments outside of class time.
Depth
- Successful Math 8 Algebra students are proficient with operations with rational numbers so their cognitive lift is centered around learning complex, multi-step concepts and strategies for problem solving.
Contacts
Brad St. Laurent
Assistant Principal
Woodbury School
bstlaurent@sau57.org
Brad St. Germain
K-8 Mathematics Director
Salem School District
Bradley.StGermain@sau57.org