Printable 7th and 8th Grade Math Units: Equations to Pythagoras
For printable 7th and 8th grade math units on the topics students need before high school, the Middle School Math Core Units Bundle has six: terms and equations, linear functions, the Pythagorean theorem, quadratic functions and parabolas, percentages and interest, and probability with dice experiments. It covers Grades 7–9 and costs $89.99, against $144.94 for the units bought one by one.
Go to the core math unitsThe Middle School Math Core Units Bundle is $89.99 and contains six units for Grades 7–9: Terms and Equations; Linear Functions Unit, with slope and intercept; The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications; Quadratic Functions and Parabolas; Percentages and Interest – Everyday Mathematics; and Chance & Events. Separately the parts cost $144.94. It covers core topics before high school algebra and geometry, but it is not a full-year course for any grade.
The resources
Middle School Math Core Units Bundle, Grades 7–9
6 resources in one download: $89.99 instead of $144.94 bought separately.
Start with the first resource; the others are optional add-ons. Open any cover for the full contents and price.
Middle School Math Core Units Bundle | Equations, Linear & Quadratic Functions, Pythagorean Theorem, Percentages & Probability | 6 Units | Grades 7–9
Middle School Math Starter Bundle | Growing Math Kit, Fractions, Compass Constructions & Algebraic Expressions | Grades 5–9
Algebra Foundations Bundle | Expressions, Equations, Real Numbers & Ratio | 4 Workbooks | Grades 5–9
Algebra 1 Pathway Bundle | Equations, Linear Functions & Systems, Quadratics | 3 Workbooks | Grades 7–10
The real problem
The gaps that show up in ninth grade
High school math teachers can usually tell within a week which students had a solid seventh and eighth grade. The ones who struggle in Algebra 1 or geometry rarely fail on new material. They fail on things they were supposed to own already: simplifying an expression, solving a two-step equation, reading slope from a graph, or knowing when to use the Pythagorean theorem. For the middle school teacher, the problem is coverage under time pressure. The textbook has more chapters than the year allows, testing takes time out of the spring, and some students arrive still unsure about fractions and percentages. Something gets skipped, and it is often the topics at the end of the book, like functions or the Pythagorean theorem. Homeschool families face the same question from the other side: which topics really need to be in place before high school math? Terms and equations are the language of algebra. Linear functions connect equations to graphs. The Pythagorean theorem links algebra and geometry. Quadratics preview what comes next, while percentages and probability keep math tied to everyday decisions.
Why it fits
Six units that cover the core before high school
The bundle concentrates on topics that high school algebra and geometry build on directly.
- Terms and Equations practices the algebra language that every later unit relies on.
- The Linear Functions Unit connects slope and intercept to graphs students learn to read.
- The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications focuses on using the theorem, not just stating it.
- Quadratic Functions and Parabolas gives strong eighth graders a preview of Algebra 1.
- Percentages and Interest – Everyday Mathematics keeps math connected to money decisions.
- Chance & Events introduces probability through dice experiments students carry out themselves.
Getting started
One way to use the units across two years
These topics can be split between Grade 7 and Grade 8. The split below is a suggestion; follow your own scope and sequence.
- Grade 7, fall: percentages and interestStart with Percentages and Interest. It revisits proportional thinking from earlier grades in a practical setting and shows you quickly which students still need support with fractions and decimals.
- Grade 7, spring: equations and chanceTeach Terms and Equations as the main algebra unit of the year, and use Chance & Events with its dice experiments as a hands-on block when the class needs a change of pace.
- Grade 8, fall: linear functionsUse the Linear Functions Unit early in eighth grade. Slope and intercept connect equations to graphs, and students will meet both again in the first weeks of Algebra 1.
- Grade 8, winter: the Pythagorean theoremTeach The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications once students are comfortable with squares and square roots. It forms a natural bridge between algebra and the geometry course ahead.
- Grade 8, late spring: quadraticsFinish with Quadratic Functions and Parabolas, especially for students heading into Algebra 1. A first encounter with parabolas now makes the ninth-grade version of the topic far less of a shock.
What to buy
Core units or a different math bundle
For the core topics before high school, buy the Middle School Math Core Units Bundle at $89.99; the six parts cost $144.94 separately. For students who first need fractions, algebraic expressions and compass constructions, the Middle School Math Starter Bundle ($54.99, parts $77.96) is the earlier step. For more algebra practice, the Algebra Foundations Bundle ($59.99, parts $79.96) covers expressions, equations and inequalities, real numbers and ratio. Strong eighth graders heading into Algebra 1 can use the Algebra 1 Pathway Bundle ($44.99, parts $59.97).
Honest limits
What the bundle will not do for you
Six units do not make a full-year course for Grade 7 or Grade 8. You will still teach topics such as integers, rational numbers, area and volume, statistics and transformations from other material. The units are not written for any state and carry no Common Core or state standards codes, so check them against your own grade-level standards. If several math teachers in your school want to share them, message Teach Lessons first. If the bundle is not a fit, you can exchange it within 7 days for store credit of equal value.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does it follow Common Core or my state's 7th and 8th grade standards?
It is not aligned with, approved under or endorsed by Common Core or any state's math standards, and it contains no standards codes. Where a topic such as linear functions or the Pythagorean theorem sits differs by state and grade, so check each unit against your own grade-level standards before you plan.
Is this enough for a whole year of 8th grade math?
No. It is six units on core topics. A full year needs more, so use the bundle alongside your main textbook or curriculum, either to fill gaps the textbook leaves or to reteach key topics in the months before high school starts. Integers, area and volume are examples of topics you will still need.
Will it work for a homeschooled student before Algebra 1?
Yes, as a set of focused units. The bundle is meant for Grades 7–9 teachers and for homeschool families who want the core topics in place before high school algebra and geometry. Pair it with a full math program for the year, and check your state's homeschool rules on required subjects yourself.
What if my student is behind in fractions?
Start one step earlier. The Middle School Math Starter Bundle includes Fractions Complete Years 6–7, covering adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, plus a unit on algebraic expressions. Once fractions are secure, move on to the core units here, beginning with Percentages and Interest, which builds on them.
Can I use it with ninth graders?
Yes, the bundle covers Grades 7–9. Ninth graders who arrive with gaps can work through Terms and Equations and the Linear Functions Unit as review at the start of Algebra 1, while stronger students go on to Quadratic Functions and Parabolas or The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications.
How are the files delivered?
As a digital download, right after purchase. The link comes by email, and the files stay in your customer account under Orders. Print what you need for the next unit or use the pages in your digital classroom, and come back for the rest when you reach them.
Close the gaps before high school starts
Open the product page to check the six units against your plan for the year, then download them in one go.
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