There is a variation from school to school in the type of Mathematics courses offered in the junior high school students particularly  grade 7 through grade 9 .Not all students of the same grade  in a particular school  will take the same courses . Students with more background  and ability will usually take more advanced  course than the average  or weaker student . For some youngsters in the middle school or Junior high school mathematics will consist primarily  of th review extension , and application of familiar math skills  and concepts . For others, the math curriculum consist primarily of preparation , for the most rigorous courses in algebra , geometry , and  trigonometry of high school.

All students will be offered  at least one course in which previously taught skills – those involving numbers , measurement , geometry, patterns and functions, statistics, probability and logical reasoning  are strengthened and taught in greater depth. Some students will take a pre algebra class. Some will take a transition course that combines applied mathematics  with pre-algebra and pre-geometry  topics and concepts .  Others  will undertake a course made up of a combination of consumer business  applications for a variety of real-life  topics and situations: earning and spending money , budgeting ,banking , taxes, insurance, housing, and transportation . The more able eight graders will be offered  an algebra course.

The college-bound ninth grade student studies high school level algebra or occasionally formal geometry. Algebra is also  an option  for non- college bound students , or they may study general mathematics or business math.

Some students may end their experience with school mathematics in the ninth grade. More and more states are adapting more rigorous mathematics standards, however, some districts must pass high level mathematics courses to meet the requirements.

By: Norites A. Sayno I Teacher III I Sta. Rita High School I Olongapo City