Homeschool by grade
Homeschool 7th Grade
Seventh grade is pre-algebra for most students, with more demanding reading and writing. It is a good time to sketch a plan for high school.
Ages 12 to 13About 4 to 5 hours a day
What to teach in 7th grade
What children typically learn by the end of the year. Use it as a guide, not a rule: homeschoolers can go faster or slower in each subject.
Math
- Proportional relationships
- Operations with negative numbers and fractions
- Equations and inequalities
- Probability
- Circles: area and circumference
Reading
- Analyze theme and structure
- Compare a book and its film
- Read primary sources
Writing
- Literary analysis essays
- Research with citations
- Revise and edit their own work
Science
- Life science: cells, genetics, ecosystems
Social studies
- World history or US history
- Civics and current events
By the end of the year
- Solves two-step equations
- Writes an analysis essay
- Uses citations
- Plans their own week
A sample day
| 8:30 | Math (student works, parent checks) |
| 9:30 | Writing and grammar |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Science with a lab or experiment |
| 11:30 | History and geography reading |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Literature, foreign language, electives |
Tips for this year
- Sketch a four-year high school plan this year.
- Look at your state’s graduation guidance, if any.
- Encourage an activity, sport or volunteer role to track from now on.
Rules for notice, attendance and testing depend on where you live: see your state’s homeschool law.
Choosing curriculum
Free tools for this grade
Questions parents ask
When should my child take Algebra 1?
Most take it in 8th or 9th grade. Strong math students may start in 7th; there is no penalty for 9th.
Should I plan high school in 7th grade?
A rough plan helps: knowing what courses you want by 12th grade shows what to start in 8th and 9th.