Math Fundamentals, Grades 6-7

Grades: usually grades 6-7, but acceptance into the class is based on ability not age

Tuition: $680 

Rigor Level:  High. It’s assumed that each student has study skills, a desire to learn, and a commitment to hard work. This course requires about 2-4 hours of homework per week, depending on the student's study-skill level and math level. The course also includes some in-class math drills and tests, as well as some take-home tests. The homework is mandatory and affects the student's grade. If your child cannot commit to this weekly, please consider a class that better suits his/her needs. 

Description:  Math Fundamentals class is a year-long core course based on the Singapore Math in Focus Course 1 series which places 6th grade students on track to take Algebra 1 in their 8th grade year (in other words, to be one year advanced in math by high school). 7th graders in the class will be on the same track as public school students and will take Algebra 1 in their freshman year. It is similar to the 'Math Fundamentals' Ms. Weldy teaches and will prepare students for her pre-algebra class next year.

Textbooks: Purchase of the textbook is required. See the link below. Work from the book assigned on Monday will be due Wednesday, and those assigned on Wednesday will be due the following Monday. If you buy used, be careful to purchase the correct book. Use the ISBN above. Course 1B (look for the peacock). Also, be sure that the top right corner only says Course 1B. You don't want to buy 'extra practice' or 'reteach.' (We used 1A during the first semester.)

Purchase on Amazon (The book may take a while to deliver so order early!)

For more information about Singapore Math, click here: Singapore Math Information.  For more information about Thrive's Math Department and course selections, click here: Thrive Math Guide 

Placement Tests: A placement test is not available for those joining the class midyear. Please contact Tim Bedley to discuss if your child would thrive in this math course. You can Mr. Bedley by using the chat button floating on this webpage. 

Accepts Charters:  PCA, SCSA, and JCS. If you'd like me to accept other charters, let's do it!

Payment: Check, Cash, or Venmo (@tbed63)

• $680/semester due on January 20, 2026   OR    $170/month due on January 20, March 1, April 1, and May 1, 2026.
• Please bill PCA for the semester, not monthly.

Questions/Interest: Contact Tim Bedley by using the chat button located at the bottom right of this page. 

Jan 26, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026—Mondays and Wednesdays.

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM