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Seventh grade

Seventh grade

Educational year Seventh grade (also 7th grade or Grade 7) is the seventh year of formal or compulsory education. The seventh grade is typically the first or second year of middle school. In the United States, kids in seventh grade are usually around 12–13 years old. It is the eighth school year since kindergarten. Different terms and numbers are used in other parts of the world. Brazil In Brazil, grade 7 (7º Ano or 7ª Série) is the second year of middle school. It is the sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental II. India In India, the equivalent of seventh grade is generally known as Class 7 or Grade 7. Students are typically around 12–13 years old and study subjects including mathematics, science, social science, and languages. Under the National Education Policy 2020, Classes 6 to 8 form the middle stage of school education. Canada In Canada, the equivalent is Grade 7. In the province of Quebec, Grade 7 is the first year of secondary school or Secondaire 1. United States In the United States, in mathematics, 7th grade students go more into pre-algebra or the beginnings of algebra, including ratios, proportions, and percentages. New topics sometimes include scientific notation, c