Welcome to Math 7!

COURSE INFORMATION

In 7th Grade Mathematics, students develop foundational skills with whole and rational numbers while engaging in problem-solving and algebraic thinking tasks. With Open Up Resources 6–8 Math, students learn that math isn’t just about memorizing rules, it’s about rolling up your sleeves and diving in. The curriculum is built around hands-on activities that help students understand mathematical concepts. For example, students studying equivalent ratios mix colored water solutions to understand why doubling and tripling produces the same shade of solution as the original. This approach keeps students engaged and helps them apply math to the real-world. Another feature of this curriculum is the peer collaboration and discourse that takes place in the classroom. Students regularly collaborate on activities and problem-solve in pairs or teams. This engagement helps students talk about math, learn from one another, push their thinking, and develop communication and collaboration skills, which they’ll need throughout their lives.

What can you expect as a parent?

Because the Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum approaches math a bit differently than traditional textbooks, the materials your student brings home might look different than the worksheets full of math problems that you’re used to seeing. Please don’t be alarmed, as we’re confident this new approach is more engaging for students and supports deeper learning. 

We encourage you to follow along at home by accessing resources designed for students and families. These resources:

• help you understand what your student is learning in class

• describe the big ideas your student will encounter over the course of each unit

• provide an overview of the mathematics your student is learning

• detail what to expect as the learning deepens

• offer questions you can use at home to promote conversation around the math