Incoming+8th+graders

=LaVilla 8th Graders: You will have an amazing year! The math classes that you will be taking this year will form the foundation for all the other math classes you will take in high school and beyond. Many of the topics covered in 8th grade will be new and challenging for you, so it is especially important for you to be prepared when you start school this fall. There will not be much time to review basic concepts before moving on in 8th Grade math, Algebra, and Geometry. These basic concepts include: = = =

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 * **Integer Operations**
 * **Distributive Property**
 * **Combining Like Terms**
 * **Algebraic Expressions**
 * **Order of Operations (PEMDAS)**
 * **Solving 1 step equations**

=There are plenty of websites that allow you to practice your skills. Some of our favorites are: = =www.regentsprep.org ; [|www.coolmath.com] (the lessons); and www.thatquiz.org . Although we have selected these websites because of the mathematical subject matter they contain, LaVilla is not responsible for the maintenance of these websites or their content. As always, you must practice safe internet use and protect your personal information. =