2026-2027 School Year

Intermediate Math GVL

Monday AND Wednesday

Course Description

This class is for the seventh grader who needs a solid course in the basics. Using the All Things Algebra curriculum, this class will cover number sense, algebraic expressions, equations & inequalities, ratio, proportions & percentages, functions & graphing, an introduction to geometry, measurement (area & volume), and probability & statistics. This class will help solidify math skills and works well for anyone taking Pre-Algebra the following year. Assignments will be posted in Jupiter Ed.

8th graders who need practice with basic arithmetic may enroll in this class. Please check the syllabus for more detailed information.

ATTENTION: Summer homework is required. It will be assigned in early August and will need to be completed by the first day of class.

To be successful in this class:

Students must participate in classroom activities, follow classroom procedures, and complete at-home assignments accurately and on time. Throughout the co-op week, students will be assigned 3-4 days of homework with each day requiring 30-45 minutes for total of approximately 4 hours of homework each week.

Summer and Christmas break homework will be assigned and is required. 

Parents must be involved at home on a daily basis, use the answer key, reteach/review, check, and correct daily homework.

Grades: 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)

Additional Course Fees: $60 textbook fee

Required Materials

Textbooks:

  • Textbook fee will cover printed and bound workbooks (All Things Algebra) for students to use in class for notes and homework (1 per semester).

NOTE: Families will be required to print select workbook pages to complete the required summer assignments.

Other Materials:

  • Sharpened pencils with erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Calculator, scientific (teacher recommends this one HERE)
  • Highlighters
  • Fine tip whiteboard markers (EXPO preferred)

Meet Kara Edwards

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University

Teaching experience: Taught SAT/ACT Math Prep 2020-2021

UHC courses taught: Intermediate Math and Math Lab

Began teaching at UHC in 2023