8th Grade · Pre-Algebra · Algebra I is 9th · 4 units
Pre-Algebra
Week 1 is free. Tap Week 1. The reading and the problems are on that lesson. Weeks 2–36 open with a Life Academy plan ($35/month per student or $69/month per family (up to 4 students)).
Unit 1: Foundations
Weeks 1–9Week 1Pre-Algebra: like terms and the distributive propertyWeek 2One-step & two-step equations; justify each stepWeek 3Inequalities; graph solutions; compound introWeek 4Linear equations in one variable; word → equation → checkWeek 5Rewrite formulas; isolate variablesWeek 6Absolute value equations lite; extraneous solutions awarenessWeek 7Linear inequalities word problemsWeek 8Slope from graphs/tables/points; slope formula with meaningWeek 9Slope-intercept form; graph from equation; write from graph
Unit 2: Building fluency
Weeks 10–18Week 10Standard form; convert forms of linear equationsWeek 11Functions vs relations; vertical line test; function notation f(x)Week 12Linear equations/inequalities/functions mastery gateWeek 13Systems: graphing method; solution as intersectionWeek 14Solve systems by substitution & elimination; checkWeek 15Systems word problems (mixture, money, motion lite)Week 16Function representations; arithmetic sequences as linearWeek 17Linear inequalities systems (graphical feasible region intro)Week 18Systems + functions midyear mastery
Unit 3: Depth & application
Weeks 19–27Week 19Exponent rules review; scientific notation bridgeWeek 20Add/subtract polynomials; like terms seriouslyWeek 21Multiply polynomials; area models (CPA)Week 22Polynomial mastery practiceWeek 23Algebra spiral: linear + systems + poly liteWeek 24Pre-Algebra semester mix (preview of Algebra I)Week 25Factor GCF; factor trinomials intro where readyWeek 26Factoring practice + solve by factoring previewWeek 27Quadratic intro: what y = x² does; vertex idea (not full Algebra I)
Unit 4: Mastery & showcase
Weeks 28–36Week 28Pre-Algebra mixed fluencyWeek 29Pre-Algebra review: ready for Algebra I next yearWeek 30Pre-Algebra mixed practice (untimed, then timed)Week 31Targeted reteach from error logWeek 32Pre-Algebra teach-back of one tough skillWeek 33Final algebra weak-spot clinicWeek 34Pre-Algebra mastery sweep (Algebra I is 9th)Week 35Math warm defense problemsWeek 36Pre-Algebra Grade 8 mastery gate