Investigations into Mathematics (IM) provides a rigorous course for students who have demonstrated proficiency in the content of Math 7 in Grade 5 or 6.  The goal of this course is to ensure readiness for Algebra and beyond.  IM addresses all of the content of Algebra Prep at a deeper and more enriched level.  Students extend their understanding of numbers to include rational and irrational numbers in the real number system and further develop computational fluency of real numbers. Areas of focus include multiple representations of linear function, data analysis and representation, probability experiments and simulations, and geometric properties and relationships between two- and three-dimensional figures. IM also previews concepts that are assessed on the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment. The course includes additional concepts, such as set theory and modular arithmetic, which further develop students’ abstract thinking.  Students successful in this course will take Algebra 1 the following year.