Group course
Pre-Algebra (Grades 6–8)
8 months · Live online classes · Starts August 15, 2026
$640 for the full course
- Schedule
Monday, Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Toronto time (EST)
Your time:
- Starts
- Aug 15, 2026
- Ends
- Apr 15, 2027
About this course
Build a strong foundation in mathematics with our comprehensive Pre-Algebra course designed for students in Grades 6–8. This course covers essential concepts including integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, expressions, equations, geometry, probability, and introductory statistics. Students develop problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and confidence through interactive lessons, weekly assignments, quizzes, and real-world applications. Perfect preparation for Algebra 1.
Syllabus
What the course covers
10 units, taught in order in live classes. Tap a unit to see its topics.
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1 Numbers and operations 4 topics
- Whole numbers, factors and multiples
- Prime factorisation, GCF and LCM
- Order of operations
- Divisibility rules
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2 Integers and rational numbers 4 topics
- Integers on the number line
- Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers
- Absolute value
- Rational numbers and their properties
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3 Fractions and decimals 4 topics
- Equivalent fractions and simplifying
- Operations with fractions and mixed numbers
- Decimals and decimal operations
- Converting between fractions, decimals and percents
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4 Ratios, rates and percents 4 topics
- Ratios and unit rates
- Proportions and proportional reasoning
- Percent of a number, percent change
- Discounts, tax, tips and simple interest
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5 Expressions 4 topics
- Variables and algebraic expressions
- Combining like terms
- The distributive property
- Writing expressions from word problems
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6 Equations and inequalities 4 topics
- One-step and two-step equations
- Multi-step equations
- Inequalities and their graphs
- Solving real-world problems with equations
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7 Exponents and roots 4 topics
- Exponents and powers
- Square roots and cube roots
- Scientific notation
- Rational and irrational numbers
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8 Geometry and measurement 4 topics
- Angles and angle relationships
- Area and perimeter of polygons and circles
- Surface area and volume of prisms and cylinders
- The Pythagorean theorem
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9 The coordinate plane and graphs 4 topics
- Plotting points in four quadrants
- Introduction to linear relationships
- Slope as a rate of change
- Reading and interpreting graphs
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10 Statistics and probability 4 topics
- Mean, median, mode and range
- Dot plots, histograms and box plots
- Simple and compound probability
- Sampling and making predictions
By the end of the course
- Work confidently with integers, fractions, decimals and percents
- Write and solve one-step, two-step and multi-step equations
- Use ratios and proportions to solve real-world problems
- Apply area, volume and the Pythagorean theorem
- Be fully prepared to start Algebra 1
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