Originally Posted by CAMom
Under Common Core, 8th grade math is 8th grade math :-) It has bits and pieces of all math areas- but it looks very similar to previous course outlines for "Pre-Algebra"
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/8/introduction/

A very accelerated group would be Algebra 1 in 8th grade.

If you're super bored, you can read all the Common Core math acceleration, compaction and standards- http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Mathematics_Appendix_A.pdf

Now there is some much awaited relief!

The Maths Common Core now appears to acknowledge the need for a compacted curriculum when dealing with highly able students!

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