Prepare for High School: Math
Summer math workbook for kids going into high school
Prepare for High School: Math is a short summer book for a student who just finished 8th grade. It works through what matters most for the year ahead in eight units, opens with a check that shows what to work on, and ends with a second check so you can see the progress.

What's inside
- Exponent Rules and Scientific Notation
- Square Roots, Cube Roots and Irrational Numbers
- Multi-Step Linear Equations
- Slope and Graphing Lines
- Functions
- Systems of Two Linear Equations
- The Pythagorean Theorem and Distance
- Transformations, Similarity and Volume
How to use it this summer
- Start with the check at the front. It shows which units need the most time.
- Work through one unit at a time, at your student's pace. Eight units fit an ordinary summer break with time to spare.
- Finish with the check at the back and compare it with the first one.
- It is a printable PDF: buy it once and print it as often as you need for your household.
Also free for the summer
Questions parents ask
Is this only math?
Yes. The Prepare books cover math. For reading over the summer, use the free practice questions for 8th grade linked on this page.
Who is it for?
A student who has just finished 8th grade and starts high school in the fall.
Is it a book or an online course?
A printable PDF book. You buy it once and print it at home as often as you need for your household.
Do you publish high school workbooks?
Not yet. Kindergarten through 8th grade now, high school coming soon. We announce each grade when it is ready.