Bill Lescohier
Courses 2022-2023:
Accelerated Math 7 (XLM7) - 3rd Period
Algebra 7 - 4th Period
Algebra 8 - 2nd Period
Our central 'text' will be the Desmos™ Curriculum: Desmos Curriculum
Instructional time will focus on these critical areas:
(1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations;
(2) modeling bivariate data with a linear equation;
(3) solving linear equations and systems of linear equations;
(4) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships;
(5) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence;
(6) understanding and applying the Pythagorean theorem.
We will follow this scope and sequence: Desmos Accelerated 7
Standards Based Grading:
Content Scores will be based entirely on the learner's achievement on assessments.
Work Habits will be graded using the Ross School Behaviors that Support Learning; homework is assigned and tracked for completion/effort in Google Classroom.
Tutorials: Students may arrange to meet with me during Academic Workshop; please email with specific questions.
Policies:
We will review for each assessment during the preceding class(es), and review materials will be given to students for each assessment.
Assessments may be re-taken.
Homework is checked for completeness and effort, and contributes to the work habits grade.