Grade 8 Math

In grades six, seven and eight, the mathematics curriculum creates students who are communicators, thinkers and problem-solvers. Overbrook students learn to think logically. Students learn to use symbols and notation, perform specific mathematical operations, make comparisons and define, describe, and use important principles. Students use an individualized computer program called Accelerated Math to progress at their own speed. As part of creating real world situations, computers and calculators are integrated into the curriculum.

All students solve Laser Disk real world problem situations by watching a video and working in groups to solve the problem. Computers enable students to keep a record of and find their math averages by using Excel. Junior high students participate in a national Catholic school contest, MathFax.

Students are placed in a math class to enhance skills at an appropriate challenge level, Saxon Algebra ½ and Algebra 1. Students master their math skills and then apply them to solve complex and demanding problems. For many years most of our Algebra 1 students who take a placement test in Algebra 1, score high enough to take the next higher level course in high school.