Middle School Math Program

Students enter the Middle School with various levels of mathematical readiness and are tested upon entry to determine what level of mathematics will best challenge them and meet their needs.  The Franklin Lakes District recognizes that young adolescent students learn mathematics at varying paces and with differentiated levels of mathematical motivation and curiosity.  A comprehensive rubric is utilized to determine the appropriate level for each student.  Students may enter the program in standard or advanced mathematics courses for their grade level.   Although the content of these levels is similar, the pacing and depth of study varies so that those students in the advanced classes are more deeply challenged.   Students in the standard Grade 8 program receive a classic pre-algebra curriculum to prepare them for success in high school algebra in Grade 9.  Students in the advanced Grade 8 program may be eligible for our high school level Algebra or Geometry courses depending on their progress through the course of study.