| Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM)

Middle School Math Program - 8th Grade

Dates:	July 13-16, 2026
Registration Deadline:	First come, first serve
Fee:	$400 (non-refundable) -payment must be made upon submission of registration
Eligibility:	For students entering 8th grade in September 2026.
Time:	Monday - Thursday; 9:00am - 1:00pm
Maximum Enrollment:	24 students

The Pre-Algebra program is designed for students entering 8th grade. Over the course of this four day program, the following concepts will be covered:

Day 1: Language of Algebra

Number Systems
Fractions and Rounding
Order of Operations

Day 2: Introduction to Variables

Simplifying Expressions
Rules of Exponents
Proportions

Day 3: Solving Basic Equations

One step to Multi-step Equations
Distribution with Exponents
Inequalities

Day 4: Coordinate Plane Graphing

Graphing a Linear and Quadratic Equations
Calculator use
Pythagorean Theorem

These topics are key components to any Pre-Algebra curriculum. Students will exit the program with a deeper understanding of these core concepts, and enter secondary education prepared for what is to come as they begin their high school careers.

Instructor: Mark Cimino

For additional information or questions, please call (631-632-9750) or e-mail (istem@stonybrook.edu).

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