Curriculum Map

Accelerated Math — Year 1

The fast track to Algebra I. Covers all of 6th grade math (§111.26) plus key 7th grade topics — multi-step equations, proportional relationships, and advanced statistics. Aligned to TEKS §111.29 (Middle School Advanced Mathematics).

14 Units

Early Units (Foundation)

Building Skills

Advanced Concepts

Capstone/Synthesis

Number Systems and Integer Operations

Master the full integer number line — positive, negative, zero — and learn to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers with confidence and speed.

4-5 days

Rational Numbers: Fractions and Decimals

Extend integer operations to the full rational number system — fractions, decimals, and their conversions — building fluency for algebra readiness.

5-6 days

Ratios, Rates, and Proportional Reasoning

Build fluency with ratios, unit rates, and proportional reasoning — the mathematical foundation for comparing quantities across every discipline.

5-6 days

Percents and Real-World Applications

Apply percent reasoning to markup, discount, tax, tip, and commission problems — the math behind every purchase and paycheck.

4-5 days

Expressions, Properties, and Order of Operations

Transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking — write, evaluate, and simplify expressions using variables, properties, and the order of operations.

4-5 days

One-Step Equations and Inequalities

Solve one-step equations and inequalities using inverse operations, then represent solutions on the number line and interpret them in context.

4-5 days

Multi-Step Equations

Solve two-step equations, equations with the distributive property, and equations with variables on both sides — a pull-forward from 7th grade that builds Algebra I readiness.

5-6 days

Proportional Relationships and Graphs

Connect proportional relationships to the coordinate plane — discover the constant of proportionality, the equation y = kx, and what it means for a graph to pass through the origin.

4-5 days

The Coordinate Plane and Transformations

Navigate all four quadrants of the coordinate plane, then apply reflections and translations to see how geometry and algebra work together.

4-5 days

Area, Surface Area, and Volume

Calculate areas of composite figures, unfold 3D shapes into nets to find surface area, and compute volumes of prisms and pyramids — bridging two-dimensional reasoning into three dimensions.

5-6 days

Angle Relationships and Geometry

Classify angle pairs — complementary, supplementary, vertical, and those formed by transversals crossing parallel lines — and use these relationships to solve for unknown angles.

4-5 days

Statistics: Center, Spread, and Shape

Summarize data sets with measures of center (mean, median, mode) and spread (range, MAD, IQR), then compare distributions to make evidence-based arguments.

4-5 days

Probability and Data Analysis

Calculate probabilities of simple and compound events, design simulations, and connect sampling to the statistical reasoning from Unit 12.

4-5 days

Financial Literacy and Real-World Math

Apply proportional reasoning, equations, and data analysis to personal finance — budgeting, interest, taxes, and the mathematics behind financial decisions that shape your adult life.

4-5 days

Learning Progression

This course is designed to be taken sequentially. Earlier units establish foundational concepts that later units build upon. While you can explore units in any order, following the numbered sequence provides the most coherent learning experience.