The jump into Course 1, IM1, or IM2 catches many students off guard — not because they are not capable, but because the reasoning demands change faster than most classrooms can address. GrowWise identifies exactly where the gap started and closes it before it compounds further.
District placement in 5th grade (Course 1/2 or Course 1) and again in 7th grade (Course 3 or IM1) — we prep for the test and the course that follows.
Middle school pathways
District math placement tests — not classroom grades alone — decide where your child starts in 6th grade and again before 7th. In 5th grade, students test into Course 1/2 or Course 1. After a year in either course, Grade 7 placement leads to Course 3 or Integrated Math 1.
Grade 6
Course 1/2
Accelerated foundations · algebra readiness
Grade 6
Course 1
Ratios · proportions · intro algebra
Grade 7
Course 3
Functions · linear relationships · data
Grade 7+
Integrated Math 1
Linear equations · systems · geometry intro
GrowWise prep aligns to the course your child is placed into — and closes gaps before the next placement window.
Not sure which course fits? The free 45-minute assessment identifies your child's starting level before the first paid session.
Book free 45-minute assessmentPrograms · Grades 6–8
95% school-aligned after curriculum review. Students share their school curriculum, syllabus, pacing guide, or current unit plan, and we personalize lessons around their exact school sequence.
Best for
Grade 6 students building a strong middle school math foundation.
Focus areas
Ratios, rates, fractions, decimals, expressions, equations, number sense, geometry, and early problem-solving.
Student outcome
Students strengthen accuracy, reasoning, and confidence before Course 2 or accelerated math.
Best for
Grade 7 students preparing for pre-algebra and higher-level problem solving.
Focus areas
Proportional relationships, rational numbers, percent problems, equations, inequalities, geometry, probability, and data.
Student outcome
Students learn to solve multi-step problems with structure and prepare for Course 3 or Integrated Math 1.
Best for
Grade 8 students preparing for Integrated Math 1 or algebra-level coursework.
Focus areas
Linear equations, slope, functions, systems, exponents, transformations, geometry, and data analysis.
Student outcome
Students connect equations, graphs, tables, and word problems for a smoother transition into advanced math.
Best for
Students moving through Grade 6 and Grade 7 standards at a faster pace.
Focus areas
Course 1 and Course 2 concepts, including ratios, proportional reasoning, integers, equations, percent, geometry, and problem-solving.
Student outcome
Students move faster without skipping understanding, with personalized gap checks based on school curriculum.
Best for
Students beginning high-school-level math in middle school or early high school.
Focus areas
Linear functions, systems of equations, inequalities, expressions, graphing, modeling, and introductory exponential relationships.
Student outcome
Students build readiness for advanced math by connecting algebra, functions, graphs, and real-world modeling.
Best for
Students continuing the Integrated Math pathway after IM1.
Focus areas
Quadratic functions, transformations, similarity, right-triangle relationships, coordinate geometry, probability, and proof-style reasoning.
Student outcome
Students strengthen advanced reasoning, multi-step problem solving, and preparation for Integrated Math 3.
Every student’s school sequence is different. Bring your syllabus, textbook chapter list, school portal topics, homework, quiz results, or upcoming test outline. We use it to build a personalized plan that is closely aligned to what the student is learning in class.
Start with a free assessment. We’ll review the student’s current curriculum, identify gaps, and recommend the right path.
Which situation fits your child?
Students who fall behind in middle school almost always have an unresolved concept from late elementary — fractions, ratios, or early algebraic thinking. We find it in the assessment and start there, not at the current unit.
Program details
What's included:
At the end of 3 months, your child should:
From $179/month
Billed monthly · 3-month minimum
1 Subject
75 min/week
$179/mo
2 Subject
2 × 60 min/week
$289/mo
Accelerated Math
120 min/week
$289/mo
Free Sunday practice sessions — included for all Grades 6–12 students
Every enrolled middle school student gets access to free Sunday timed practice sessions. Exam-style problems, structured like school assessments, designed to build test-readiness between paid sessions.
Try before you commit
Middle school math gaps are specific — they are not always where parents expect them to be. A single trial session puts your child in front of an instructor who knows the Course 1–3 and IM1/IM2 curriculum, works through real problems, and tells you exactly where the gap is and what it will take to close it.
Trial session — Grades 6–8
One session · 90 minutes
$45
Fee fully waived when you enroll within 7 days.
What happens in the trial:
This is a real instructional session — not a demo. The $45 is credited toward your first month if you enroll within 7 days.
Free Sunday practice session access included for the week following your trial.
Trial fee applies to Grades 6–8. Fee waived upon enrollment within 7 days.
Free parent guides
These guides explain mistake patterns, learning gaps, and what to do at home — the same concepts we use in our free assessment and placement process.
10 min
10-minute diagnostic that flags recurring mistake patterns — the same lens we use before placement.
Read guide6 min read
How to tell a one-off slip from a fixable pattern — procedural, pacing, formula mix-ups, and checking gaps.
Read guide5 min read
A practical system for fewer nightly battles — without sitting through every problem.
Read guideArticle
Parent guide to spotting skill gaps before they compound across the school year.
Read guideCommon questions about Grades 6–8 programs.
The free 45-minute assessment identifies your child's current course level, determines which track fits — standard or accelerated — and maps out what the first month of their program will focus on. No charge. No commitment.
No registration fee through July 2026. No long-term contract. Monthly enrollment — cancel anytime.
Coming from elementary school?
See our elementary math programs — Beginner, Champ, Pro
Moving to high school next year?
See our high school math programs
In the Tri-Valley?
In-person sessions at our Dublin, CA center — DUSD and PUSD curriculum aligned.
