Math Program
College and Career Pathway
Most middle school students take the Common Core series of math classes:
- Common Core Math 6
- Common Core Math 7
- Common Core Math 8
For more information, see your counselor.
Accelerated Pathways
Students who demonstrate advanced math skills in grades and on California state tests, who have an interest in math, and whose parents and counselors think they'll do well in more challenging math classes, can take advantage of the accelerated math programs, starting in Grade 6 or Grade 7.
Accelerated math classes compact lessons into a shorter timeline, without skipping any material
| Math pathway | Students in the Gifted/High Ability Magnet |
Students in the School for Advanced Studies |
| Pathway 1 (Common Core) |
available for 6th. 7th, and 8th grade |
available for 6th. 7th, and 8th grade |
| Pathway 2 (Accelerated) |
available for 7th and 8th grade |
available for 7th and 8th grade |
| Pathway 3 (Highly Accelerated) |
available for 6th. 7th, and 8th grade |
not available |
For more information, see your counselor.
Middle School and High School Math Pathways
The blue and red arrows show that acceleration can begin in 6th grade, 7th grade, 9th grade, or 11th grade.
- Students in Math 6 can be recommended for pathway 2 Honors Math 7 by their math teacher at the end of the school year, and must pass that math class with a grade of A.
- Pathway 2 math classes are equivalent to 1½ school years of Common Core Math.
- Pathway 3 math classes are equivalent to 2 school years of Common Core Math and are available only to students in the Gifted/High Ability Magnet.
- Students in pathway 2 and pathway 3 must pass their math class with a grade of A or B to remain in that pathway for the following year.
The sample high school pathways demonstrate how any middle school pathway can lead to acceleration and Calculus in high school.
Math Program Resources
California Department of Education
L.A. County Office of Education
LAUSD Middle School Mathematics Pathways Overview (slideshow)