About 7th Grade


This class will focus on math skills, problem solving and the conceptual understanding of mathematics based on the Common Core State Standards for Seventh Grade.  This will be a fun and challenging year full of new experiences based upon previous math knowledge.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will:
·       Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
·       Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
·       Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
·       Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.
·       Draw, construct and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them.
·       Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume.
·       Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.
·       Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.
·       Investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models.

TEXTBOOK:  Course 2: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, c. 2008

RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
  •  1 Math Journal - Quadrille (graph paper) notebook for daily notes
  •  1 Folder or section in a 3 ring binder (for worksheets and other handouts)
  •  Graph paper & binder paper for practice
  •  Pencils (at least one regular is preferred)
  • 1 Dry Erase Marker


GRADING POLICY:
This course has two main categories: Assessments at 60% and Practice/Participation at 40%.

Assessments reflect content mastery and include assignments such as tests, quizzes, and some projects.  Any time that students are evaluated for the accuracy and thoroughness of understanding content, it will go in this category.

Practice/Participation reflects effort made on behalf of the student and includes assignments such as class work, note-taking, projects, and “homework.”  Independent practice will be assigned and students will have opportunities in class to complete (or at least begin) the assignment.  Anything not completed will be considered homework to be due at a later date (may be due a few days after it is assigned).

UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1: Operations with Rational Numbers 
Unit 2: Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Unit 3: Proportional Relationships
Unit 4: Percents 
Unit 5: Geometric Reasoning
Unit 6: Populations and Samples
Unit 7: Probability

BEHAVIOR: Students are expected to follow all school rules.

Safety
Organization
Achieving Goals
Respect
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Come on time, prepared,
and ready to work.
Listen, follow directions,
and participate.
Speak with positive language.
Be respectful of school, classroom, and personal property.
Have materials ready and homework completed before tardy bell.
Keep our room clean—no food, drinks, or gum.
Stay in your seat.

Work quietly and raise your hand when necessary.
Be honest, polite, and work cooperatively with others.

Consequences:
1st Offense:  Warning
            2nd Offense: Reflection
            3rd Offense:  Responsibility Center Referral

RC may be assigned without any warnings if the situation warrants such immediate action.

Tardy Policy: “On time” means in your assigned seat, with all materials out, and working quietly on the warm up.  Multiple tardies will result in consequences as outline in the John Muir Discipline Plan.
           
Academic Honesty Policy:
It is expected that students will use genuine, sincere, and fair means for the accomplishment of tests, quizzes, homework, class work and projects from which evaluations of progress shall be determined. Students found cheating, copying, or plagiarizing in any way will receive automatic zeros and have phone calls made to their parents.
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