Grade 7 Math Information

  • The purpose of the district mathematics program is to provide young students with experiences that will allow them to develop mathematical reasoning and acquire basic mathematical concepts and skills. The primary curriculum makes widespread use of manipulatives (concrete objects) for deeper understanding.

    The curriculum is designed to provide students with growth in competencies essential to mathematical growth. As they progress through their coursework, they will develop increasingly sophisticated problem-solving abilities, a range of mathematical “habits of mind,” and a set of highly developed mathematical reasoning skills. In addition, students will become increasingly proficient in oral and written mathematical expression, as they gain fluency in the language of mathematics and ability to make connections within mathematics.

    Math 7

    Types of Assessments: End of unit test, mid-unit quizzes, quarterly cumulatives

    Prerequisite: Math 6 

    Credit: 1
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    DESCRIPTION

    Seventh grade mathematics continues with ratios, proportional reasoning, and use of rational numbers. Throughout the year, students will continue to work on perseverance in problem solving by being able to make sense of and use mathematical practices.  

    1. Ratios and proportional relationships
    2. Unit Rate and Constants
    3. Ratios and rates with fractions
    4. Scale drawings
    5. Rational Numbers
    6. Addition and Subtraction of integers and rationals
    7. Multiplication and division of integers and rationals
    8. Applying operations with rational numbers to expressions and equations
    9. Expressions and Equations
    10. Generate equivalent expressions
    11. Solving problems using equations and inequalities
    12. Use equations to solve geometric problems
    13. Percent and Proportional relationships
    14. Percent problems 
    15. Population, mixture and counting problems
    16. Statistics and Probability
    17. Calculating and interpreting probabilities
    18. Estimating probabilities
    19. Random sampling
    20. Comparing populations
    21. Geometry
    22. Angles
    23. Constructing triangles
    24. Problems with area and surface area
    25. Problems with volume

    TEXT and OTHER MATERIALS 

    Explorations in Core Math - Holt McDougal
    Teacher provided notes and handouts

    WORK EXPECTATIONS: Be on time for class. Bring the materials you need and be prepared (have the homework that is due and study for any assessments).  Be respectful and listen while others are speaking. Raise your hand to be called on. Respect classroom and classmates’ supplies. Be understanding that all students have different learning styles and learn at different speeds. 

     

    Math 7/Accelerated

    Types of Assessments: End of unit test, mid-unit quizzes, quarterly cumulatives

    Prerequisite: Math 6 

    Credit: 1  

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    DESCRIPTION

    Picking up from sixth grade, seventh grade mathematics continues with ratios, proportional reasoning, and use of rational numbers. Throughout the year, students will continue to work on perseverance in problem solving by being able to make sense of and use mathematical practices. Seventh grade accelerated classes will pick up where sixth grade left off. Eighth grade topics will then be addressed so students can complete all three years of middle school math in the first two years. Emphasis will be on critical thinking, problem solving, analyzing and applying skills.  

    1. Ratios and proportional relationships
      1. Unit Rate and Constants
      2. Ratios and rates with fractions
      3. Scale drawings
    2. Rational Numbers
      1. Addition and Subtraction of integers and rationals
      2. Multiplication and division of integers and rationals
      3. Applying operations with rational numbers to expressions and equations
    3. Expressions and Equations
      1. Generate equivalent expressions
      2. Solving problems using equations and inequalities
      3. Use equations to solve geometric problems
    4. Percent and Proportional relationships
      1. Percent problems 
      2. Population, mixture and counting problems
    5. Statistics and Probability
      1. Calculating and interpreting probabilities
      2. Estimating probabilities
      3. Random sampling
      4. Comparing populations
    6. Geometry
      1. Angles
      2. Constructing triangles
      3. Problems with area and surface area
      4. Problems with volume

    TEXT and OTHER MATERIALS 

    Go Math Middle School Accelerated Grade 7- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
    Teacher provided notes and handouts

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