Syllabus for Math 7
Math 7
Math 7 Syllabus - Northwood Middle School
Teacher: Kate Kelley
Contact Information:
Room: 712
Phone: 355 - 7056
Email Address: kikelleys@greenville.k12.sc.us or kikelley@greenvilleschools.us
Homework is given in math. Math students only get better with practice. I am also here every morning by 7:45. If a student needs more help, he or she may knock on my door. Also, videos are posted with each day's lesson. If a student is absent, he or she may watch the video to keep up.
Course Title: Math 7
Textbook Title:
South Carolina Middle School Math Solution Course 2 - Carnegie Learning
MATHia student software
Course Description:
In Math 7, SCCCR Mathematics Standards focus on four critical areas: (1) developing an understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing an understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.
For a complete understanding of the essential knowledge and skills in mathematics, read the SCCCR Mathematics Standards in their entirety; the seven process standards will be incorporated throughout this course.
Priority Learning Standards for Math 7:
Extend prior knowledge to translate among multiple representations of rational numbers (fractions, decimal numbers, percentages). Exclude the conversion of repeating decimal numbers to fractions..
Apply the concepts of all four operations with rational numbers to solve real-world and mathematical problems.
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving ratios and percentages using proportional reasoning (e.g., multi-step dimensional analysis, percent increase/decrease, tax).
Extend previous understanding of Order of Operations to solve multi-step real-world and mathematical problems involving rational numbers. Include fraction bars as a grouping symbol.
Extend prior knowledge of operations with positive rational numbers to multiply and divide all rational numbers.
Apply the concepts of linear equations and inequalities in one variable to real-world and mathematical situations.
Apply the concepts of two- and three-dimensional figures to real-world and mathematical situations.
Write equations to solve problems involving the relationships between angles formed by two intersecting lines, including supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent.
Investigate the concept of circles.
Compare the numerical measures of center (mean, median, mode) and variability (range, interquartile range, mean absolute deviation) from two random samples to draw inferences about the populations.
Visually compare the centers, spreads, and overlap of two displays of data (i.e., dot plots, histograms, box plots) that are graphed on the same scale and draw inferences about this data.
Extend the concepts of simple events to investigate compound events.
The instructional resources used in this course consist of five modules:
Module 1: Thinking Proportionally
Students build on their experiences with ratios and proportional relationships from grade 6. They will identify and describe proportional and non-proportional mathematical and real-world situations to understand the characteristics of proportional relationships. They will then use formal strategies to solve proportion and percent problems.
Module 2: Operating with Signed Numbers
Students build on their experiences with signed numbers and absolute value in grade 6. They will use physical motion, number line models, and two-color counters to develop an understanding of the rules for operating with positive and negative numbers. Students will then solve real-world and mathematical problems involving positive and negative rational numbers.
Module 3: Reasoning Algebraically
Students build on their experiences with algebraic expressions and one-step equations in grade 6. The expressions, equations, and inequalities they encounter will involve a wide range of rational numbers and require two steps rather than one. Students will write equations and inequalities for problem situations, interpret the meanings of quantities in the problems, create tables of values, graph problem situations, and make connections across the representations.
Module 4: Analyzing Populations and Probabilities
Students will learn the basics of probability and use the theoretical and experimental probability of simple and compound events to make predictions. They will use models and simulations to determine probabilities. Students will build on their experiences with measures of center, the five-number summary, plots of numerical data, and proportional reasoning to draw comparative inferences between two populations.
Module 5: Constructing and Measuring
Students build on their experiences with angles and triangles and introduce the construction of familiar geometric objects. They will construct basic geometric objects with a compass and straightedge and later use these techniques to construct triangles. Students will use patty paper to investigate special types of angle relationships and then use those relationships to write and solve equations to determine unknown values in a figure. They will use their knowledge of polygons and polyhedra to create and describe cross-sections of right rectangular prisms and pyramids. Finally, students will extend their knowledge of volume and surface area to solve problems involving a variety of three-dimensional solids.
Materials Needed for Course:
Graph Paper Composition Notebooks (2)
Textbook
Chromebook
Pencils (at least two)
Graph paper
Classroom Expectations:
While in my classroom, I expect students to follow guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook. Please review the section regarding the discipline policy and procedures along with any additional information sent home by the administration. Each student deserves the most positive educational climate possible for academic growth, therefore, this plan will be in effect at all times. I believe that life-long success depends on self-discipline. This plan offers every student the opportunity to manage his/her own behavior. Students are also expected to abide by classroom guidelines that are discussed in class and are posted in the classroom.
Grading Policy/Practices:
Report card grades will consist of: 50% major assignments and 50% minor assignments. There will be at least 3 major assignments and at least 8 minor assignments per quarter. Major assignments consist of tests and projects. Minor assignments consist of homework, quizzes, and class work.
Late Work Procedures:
If a student has an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to get all classwork and homework assignments. For test and quiz make-ups, students must come to me and set up a time. As stated in the handbook, a student has five days from the day of the absence to make up all assignments. If this is not done, a GFA grade will be given at the end of the five days.
If for some reason (illness or family emergency) a student does not do his/her homework, the parent may write a note of explanation and sign it. This will allow the student to make up the assignment and prevent an unsatisfactory grade on the assignment. On the few occasions that a homework problem cannot be completed due to lack of understanding, a paragraph written by the student explaining the difficulty will count as completion of that problem.
Redo/Retake/Revise Procedures:
Northwood has implemented a "Take-two" approach that allows students to re-take a major assessment if the student was not able to successfully complete it the first time. The material will be re-taught and then re-assessed. Before a reassessment can be administered by Ms. Jones, the student must complete any given tasks (watching a video, reading an article, answering questions, coming in for extra help, etc.) in order to better learn the material. This will be done during lunch or during Flex following the assessment. If a student cannot either come in to school early or stay late to make up an assignment, he/she may be pulled out of lunch to retake it.
At Northwood Middle, All students have the opportunity to retake ONE major assessment each quarter. Students are required to participate in a reteach session to support mastery of the content before completing the Take -Two.