Georgia Hurricane Make-Up Days: Grades 7–9 Math Units to Catch Up
Georgia Hurricane Make-Up Days: Grades 7–9 Math Units to Catch Up
Middle school math can catch up after a Georgia hurricane closure, but only if the recovered time goes to the topics that block what comes next. The Middle School Math Core Units Bundle ($89.99) holds six units for Grades 7–9: equations, linear functions, the Pythagorean theorem, quadratics, percentages and probability, ready to teach in whatever order your class needs.
Open the math units bundleFor Georgia middle school teachers making up time after a hurricane closure, the Middle School Math Core Units Bundle ($89.99) fits best. It includes Terms and Equations, a Linear Functions Unit, The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications, Quadratic Functions and Parabolas, Percentages and Interest, and Chance & Events. It is a set of units for closing gaps, not a full-year course, and it is not aligned with Georgia's standards.
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
What a lost week does to a math sequence
After Helene in 2024, schools and universities in the Augusta area closed. In most subjects, a missed week means a skipped topic. In middle school math it means a crack in the foundation. Linear functions rest on solving equations, the Pythagorean theorem needs comfort with squares and roots, and quadratics lean on everything before them. Lose the equations unit to a closure and the next three units start shaky. The other pressure is the calendar. Make-up days, if your district schedules them, rarely line up with the unit you lost. You may get a day here and there, a shortened week before a break, or no extra time at all and an instruction to keep pace. That leaves teachers choosing between rushing ahead and reteaching. Students also come back uneven. Some kept working from home, some had no power or internet for days, and a few may have been dealing with real loss. A class that moved together before the storm splits into groups. The practical need is short, focused units you can use to reteach one topic to one group without stopping the whole class.
Why it fits
Using the six units to close gaps
Each unit can be used alone, so you choose the one that matches the gap, not the next chapter in a textbook.
- Terms and Equations rebuilds equation solving, the step most of the later units depend on.
- The Linear Functions Unit covers slope and intercept for students moving toward high school algebra.
- The Pythagorean Theorem – Applications gives applied geometry practice for one focused stretch.
- Quadratic Functions and Parabolas suits eighth and ninth graders who are ready to move ahead.
- Percentages and Interest – Everyday Mathematics makes solid make-up day material with real-life numbers.
- Chance & Events uses dice experiments, a calm, hands-on choice for the first day back.
Getting started
A catch-up plan for the weeks after reopening
Suggested steps. Your district's make-up calendar and pacing guide decide the final shape.
- Find the real gapOn the first day back, give a short check on the topic you were teaching before the closure. Sort students into those who can move on and those who need the unit again.
- Reteach with the matching unitIf equations were interrupted, use Terms and Equations with the group that needs it. Other students can keep going with the next topic or with extension practice from the same unit.
- Use make-up days for applied workOn a scheduled make-up day or a shortened week, Percentages and Interest or Chance & Events works well, since students can make progress without a long lead-in.
- Bridge to functionsOnce equations are secure, move into the Linear Functions Unit. Students who missed the most time benefit from starting slope and intercept with fresh, clean examples.
- Check against your pacing guideEvery few weeks, compare where the class stands with your district pacing guide and Georgia's grade-level standards. Drop or shorten units the class has already covered well.
What to buy
Which math bundle fits your gap
The Middle School Math Core Units Bundle at $89.99 is the pick for Grades 7–9 teachers catching up on core topics; the six parts cost $144.94 bought separately. If the gap sits earlier, in fractions or basic expressions, the Middle School Math Starter Bundle ($54.99) covers fractions, compass constructions and algebra basics for Grades 5–9. The Algebra Foundations Bundle ($59.99) adds four workbooks on expressions, equations and inequalities, real numbers, and ratio and percentage. For eighth or ninth graders headed into Algebra 1, the Algebra 1 Pathway Bundle ($44.99) covers equations, linear functions and systems, and quadratics.
Honest limits
What to check before relying on it
The bundle is not written for Georgia and has no references to Georgia's math standards or any district pacing guide. It is six units, not a full-year course, so it cannot replace your grade's whole sequence. Compare each unit with your standards and your district's make-up guidance before counting it as covered content. No calculators or manipulatives come with it, and dice for the probability unit are yours to supply. The license is for your own classroom; a math department sharing it should send Teach Lessons a short message first. If it does not fit, exchange it within 7 days for store credit of equal value, not a cash refund.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the bundle aligned with Georgia's math standards?
No. It is not aligned with, endorsed under or approved for Georgia's standards or any district curriculum. The topics, such as equations, linear functions and the Pythagorean theorem, are common middle school content, but check each unit against your grade's standards and your pacing guide before you use it.
Will these units count as make-up days?
Whether a day counts is a decision for your district, not something the material decides. What the bundle offers is ready lessons for the days your district schedules. Ask your school how make-up time is being handled after the closure, then plan which unit fits each day.
Can I use it with only part of my class?
Yes. Each unit can be used alone, so you can reteach one group while others move on. That flexibility is the main reason the bundle suits catch-up after an uneven closure, where some students kept learning at home and others could not. Different groups can sit in different units at the same time.
Is it enough for a full year of seventh grade math?
No. It is six units, not a full curriculum for any grade. Use it to fill gaps, reteach or add practice around your main program. If you need more early algebra, the Algebra Foundations Bundle or the Algebra 1 Pathway Bundle can sit alongside it to fill the earlier steps.
Can students work on it at home if school closes again?
The units are printable, so you can send pages home. The license covers your own teaching, so sending copies to your own students is fine. Posting the files on a public site, or on a shared drive outside your class, is not allowed. Printed packets are also the safer choice if power or internet is unreliable.
How soon can I start?
Today. The bundle is a digital download, sent by email right after purchase and saved in your account under Orders. You could buy it the evening before the first day back, read through the unit you need that night, and print the first pages in the morning before class.
Plan the first week back
Open the bundle, pick the unit that matches your class's gap, and print it for the first day.
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