Middle School Math Units for Arkansas Grades 7, 8 and 9
Middle School Math Units for Arkansas Grades 7, 8 and 9
If you need ready math units for Grades 7–9 in Arkansas, the Middle School Math Core Units Bundle gives you six of the topics students meet before high school algebra and geometry: equations, linear functions, the Pythagorean theorem, quadratics, percentages and probability. It is not built around Arkansas standards, so you match it to your course yourself. This page shows where each unit can go and what to confirm first.
View the math unitsThe Middle School Math Core Units Bundle ($89.99) holds six units for Grades 7–9: Terms and Equations, Linear Functions, The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications, Quadratic Functions and Parabolas, Percentages and Interest, and Chance & Events. Arkansas teachers and homeschool parents can use it to fill specific topic gaps. It is not a full-year course and carries no Arkansas standards codes, so compare it with your district course first.
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 Grade 7–9 math stretch in Arkansas
Grades 7 through 9 are where math splits. Some students reach linear functions in seventh grade, others are still unsure about negative numbers in ninth, and one teacher often has both in the same week. A single textbook chapter rarely serves both groups, and rewriting practice at two levels every week is not realistic. Arkansas adds practical conditions. Act 122, passed in 2025, keeps phones away bell to bell, so the calculator app and the quick photo of a worked example are gone. Students need printed practice, and the teacher needs the next level of a worksheet ready to hand out without a scramble. Families are part of this picture too. A parent can withdraw a child mid-year to homeschool by filing a notice of intent with the district; a 5-day waiting period may apply unless the superintendent or local board waives it. That child arrives home in the middle of equations or functions, and the parent needs units that start at a clear point rather than a textbook that assumes the first half of the year. What this page cannot tell you is the exact name of the current Arkansas math standards or which course a ninth grader in your district takes. Confirm both with your district or the state education department (DESE) before you plan around outside material.
Why it fits
How the units match Grades 7–9 work
The six units run from early algebra to the edge of high school. Here is where each one tends to land.
- Terms and Equations sets up variables and solving, a starting point for Grade 7 or review in Grade 8.
- The Linear Functions Unit covers slope and intercept, the core of most eighth grade function work.
- The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications gives applied problems once students can square numbers and take roots.
- Quadratic Functions and Parabolas works as a Grade 9 preview or a challenge strand for faster students.
- Percentages and Interest ties math to prices, discounts and savings for everyday math blocks.
- Chance & Events teaches probability with dice experiments, a good break between heavier algebra units.
Getting started
Using the bundle across one school year
Here is one suggested way to spread the six units. Treat it as a starting point and adjust it to your pacing guide.
- Map units to your district courseCheck the Arkansas math standards and your district's Grade 7, 8 or 9 course outline. Mark which units match required topics and which become enrichment. Doing this before printing saves you from teaching a topic twice.
- Open the year with equationsUse Terms and Equations in the first weeks to see who can work with variables. The results show which students need more foundations and which can move on to functions sooner.
- Put functions in the middleTeach the Linear Functions Unit in late fall, as a suggestion. Follow it with the Pythagorean theorem unit so students see algebra and geometry side by side before winter break.
- Use probability as a resetChance & Events works well after a long algebra stretch or around testing weeks. The dice experiments need dice from your own classroom; the bundle does not include any.
- Finish with quadratics or percentagesClose with Quadratic Functions and Parabolas for students heading into Algebra 1, or with Percentages and Interest for a group that needs everyday math before high school.
What to buy
Choosing between this and the other math bundles
Start with the Middle School Math Core Units Bundle at $89.99 if your students are working somewhere between equations and quadratics; the six units cost $144.94 on their own. If many students are still shaky with fractions, the Middle School Math Starter Bundle ($54.99, $77.96 separately) begins earlier with fractions, compass constructions and expressions. The Algebra Foundations Bundle ($59.99, $79.96 separately) adds four workbooks on expressions, equations, real numbers and ratio. For students moving into Algebra 1, the Algebra 1 Pathway Bundle ($44.99, $59.97 separately) goes further into linear systems and quadratics.
Honest limits
Limits to know before buying
This bundle is six units, not a full Grade 7, 8 or 9 course, and it was not written for Arkansas. There are no state standards codes and no prep material for any Arkansas state test, so compare each unit with your district's course outline yourself. Dice, calculators and other supplies come from your own room. If your math department wants to share it, message Teach Lessons first, since the licence covers your own teaching. Within 7 days you can exchange it for store credit of equal value if it does not work for your class; cash refunds are not offered.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does it match the Arkansas math standards?
It is not aligned to, approved by or endorsed by Arkansas or any district. The units cover topics that many Grade 7–9 courses include, but whether a unit counts toward your course is a decision for you and your district. Compare each unit with the current Arkansas math standards before you build it into your pacing guide.
Can I use it with a child who just left public school mid-year?
Yes. Each unit starts at its own beginning, so you can pick the one that matches where your child stopped. In Arkansas the family files a notice of intent with the district, and a 5-day waiting period may apply mid-year. Check current law with the state or a homeschool legal resource.
Is this enough math for a whole year?
No. It covers six topics, which fills a large part of a year but not all of it. Most teachers combine it with their adopted textbook. Homeschool families usually add a fractions or algebra workbook set, such as one of the bundles listed above, to round out the year.
Can Arkansas EFA funds pay for it?
That depends on the program's current rules. Curriculum was listed as a preapproved reimbursable expense in 2025–26, but Teach Lessons does not claim to be an approved Education Freedom Account vendor. Check the program's rules and vendor list for 2026–27 before you buy, and keep your receipt.
Will it work for strong and struggling students in one class?
The six units sit at different levels, so faster students can move ahead to quadratics while others stay with equations or percentages. You still decide the grouping and the order. Answer keys help when students check their own work during independent practice time, which frees you to sit with the group that needs you most.
Do students need devices?
No. Everything prints, and the slides can go on your classroom screen, which fits a bell-to-bell phone rule like Act 122 without any change to your routine. If your school uses laptops, students can work with the digital versions instead. Either way, nobody needs an app, an account or a login to start.
Plan your next math unit
Open the bundle page to see the six units and choose where your class starts.
View the math units