{"product_id":"next-step-math-kit-grades-6-8-california","title":"Next-Step Math Kit, Grades 6–8: Quick Checks \u0026 Practice Packs (California)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 printable PDFs, 80 pages, for grades 6–8, with answer keys and English\/Spanish family notes. Instant download after checkout; nothing is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle school math is the biggest gap in North County schools.\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring 2026 only about 37% of California students in grades 6–8 met or exceeded the math standard (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caaspp-elpac.ets.org\/caaspp\/DashViewReportSB.aspx?ps=true\u0026amp;lstTestYear=2026\u0026amp;lstTestType=B\u0026amp;lstGroup=1\u0026amp;lstSubGroup=1\u0026amp;lstSchoolType=A\u0026amp;lstGrade=13\u0026amp;lstCounty=00\u0026amp;lstDistrict=00000\u0026amp;lstSchool=0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCAASPP results\u003c\/a\u003e), and even high-scoring Carlsbad Unified saw low-income students meeting the math standard fall from 48% in 2024 to 40% in 2026 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caaspp-elpac.ets.org\/caaspp\/DashViewReportSB.aspx?ps=true\u0026amp;lstTestYear=2026\u0026amp;lstTestType=B\u0026amp;lstGroup=3\u0026amp;lstSubGroup=31\u0026amp;lstSchoolType=A\u0026amp;lstGrade=13\u0026amp;lstCounty=37\u0026amp;lstDistrict=73551\u0026amp;lstSchool=0000000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCAASPP results\u003c\/a\u003e). Your diagnostic (i-Ready, Star or MAP) tells you which students are behind in which area. This kit gives you the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-csc-fit=\"v1\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich schools this fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle schools where math is the biggest gap on the California School Dashboard, especially for low-income students and English learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools that already give i-Ready, Star or MAP and need a next step after the report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntervention periods, tutoring, after-school and summer programs for grades 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry before you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e download the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/free-california-school-sampler\"\u003efree California School Sampler\u003c\/a\u003e, or email shopcreatorsupplyco@gmail.com to ask about a free 6-week School Membership pilot for one school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the students below grade level in an area on your diagnostic report. A table matches common report domains to the kit's sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive \u003cstrong\u003eQuick Check A\u003c\/strong\u003e (6 questions, about 5-8 minutes) to confirm the gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach the worked example and use the \u003cstrong\u003epractice pack\u003c\/strong\u003e in small group, intervention, tutoring or homework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive \u003cstrong\u003eQuick Check B\u003c\/strong\u003e and record both scores on the class sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's inside (3 PDFs, 80 pages)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 6\u003c\/strong\u003e (6 areas): ratios; fraction division; negative numbers and absolute value; expressions and equations; area, volume and surface area; statistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 7\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 areas): proportional relationships and percent; operations with rational numbers; equations and inequalities; geometry; statistics and probability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 8\u003c\/strong\u003e (5 areas): irrational numbers; exponents, scientific notation and linear equations; functions and slope; transformations and the Pythagorean theorem; scatter plots and two-way tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor every area: Quick Check Form A and Form B, a worked example, 9 practice questions, and answer keys with worked solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA class record sheet and a family note in English and Spanish for each grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery question is original and tagged to a California Common Core math standard. Quick Checks are classroom progress checks, not screeners or placement tests, and no questions come from any test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo app, no login and no student data. The record sheet stays at your school.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot affiliated with Curriculum Associates (i-Ready), Renaissance (Star) or NWEA (MAP).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools can pay by purchase order with a W-9. Email shopcreatorsupplyco@gmail.com for a quote or a district license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection data-csc-standards=\"ca-v1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalifornia standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.RP.2, 6.RP.3, 6.NS.1, 6.NS.4, 6.NS.5, 6.NS.6, 6.NS.7, 6.NS.8, 6.EE.1, 6.EE.2, 6.EE.3, 6.EE.7, 6.EE.8, 6.G.1, 6.G.2, 6.G.3, 6.G.4, 6.SP.1, 6.SP.5 (with 5.NF review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.RP.1, 7.RP.2, 7.RP.3, 7.NS.1, 7.NS.2, 7.NS.3, 7.EE.1, 7.EE.2, 7.EE.4, 7.G.1, 7.G.4, 7.G.5, 7.G.6, 7.SP.2, 7.SP.4, 7.SP.5, 7.SP.6, 7.SP.7, 7.SP.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.NS.1, 8.NS.2, 8.EE.1, 8.EE.2, 8.EE.3, 8.EE.4, 8.EE.6, 8.EE.7, 8.EE.8, 8.F.1, 8.F.2, 8.F.4, 8.G.3, 8.G.5, 8.G.7, 8.G.9, 8.SP.1, 8.SP.3, 8.SP.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom use included\u003c\/strong\u003e with both license options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassroom license: one teacher, unlimited copies for their own students. School license: every teacher, tutor and intervention staff member at one school site for one school year, including after-school and tutoring at that site.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunding fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools often use Title I\/SPSA or LCFF funds for resources like this; your district decides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:?subject=Next-Step%20Math%20Kit%2C%20Grades%206%E2%80%938%3A%20Quick%20Checks%20%26%20Practice%20Packs%20%28California%29\u0026amp;body=I%20found%20this%20resource%20for%20our%20school%20and%20would%20like%20us%20to%20consider%20it%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fshopcreatorsupplyco.myshopify.com%2Fproducts%2Fnext-step-math-kit-grades-6-8-california\"\u003eSend this to my principal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for the whole school?\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/school-membership-monthly\"\u003eSchool Membership\u003c\/a\u003e includes this and every Schools \u0026amp; Programs resource, $599 per school site for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-csc-guides=\"v1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/california-middle-school-math-placement-mdtp\"\u003eCalifornia Middle School Math Placement: SB 359, MDTP and Accelerated Math\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-csc-faq=\"v1\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Next-Step Math Kit for grades 6–8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives middle school teachers the next step after a diagnostic such as i-Ready, Star or MAP shows which students are behind in which math area. Each area has Quick Check A to confirm the gap, a worked example and practice pack, and Quick Check B to recheck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 printable PDFs, 80 pages: grade 6 (6 areas), grade 7 (5 areas) and grade 8 (5 areas). Every area has Quick Check Form A and Form B, a worked example, 9 practice questions and answer keys with worked solutions, plus a class record sheet for each grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the Quick Checks placement tests or real test questions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Quick Checks are classroom progress checks, not screeners or placement tests, and no questions come from any test. Every question is original and tagged to a California Common Core math standard. The kit is not affiliated with Curriculum Associates (i-Ready), Renaissance (Star) or NWEA (MAP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does it cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classroom license is $39 for one teacher with unlimited copies for their own students, and the School site license is $199 for every teacher, tutor and intervention staff member at one school site for one school year, including after-school and tutoring at that site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs anything in Spanish, and does it collect student data?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach grade includes a family note in English and Spanish. There is no app, no login and no student data; the record sheet stays at your school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a whole-school option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The School Membership includes this and every Schools \u0026amp; Programs resource, $599 per school site for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Next-Step Math Kit for grades 6–8?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It gives middle school teachers the next step after a diagnostic such as i-Ready, Star or MAP shows which students are behind in which math area. Each area has Quick Check A to confirm the gap, a worked example and practice pack, and Quick Check B to recheck.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is inside?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"3 printable PDFs, 80 pages: grade 6 (6 areas), grade 7 (5 areas) and grade 8 (5 areas). 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