Math 7
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Course Description
Course Description
The Math 7 course is designed to align with the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for Grade 7. All materials, activities, and assessments will be used to support student mastery of these standards. In addition, the Math 7 course is designed to support students as they develop proficiency in the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice. These “Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students” (CA Dept. of Education).
Course Materials
Course Materials
Textbook
Workbook
We will use the Big Ideas Math: Course 2 textbook. We will also use the Big Ideas Math: Record and Practice Journal companion workbook. Students will be issued both books at the beginning of the year. Students will keep these books at home. We will not use the hard copies of the books in the classroom as students will have digital access to these materials.
BE PREPARED TO SUCCEED EVERY DAY!
Each day, students are expected to bring:
Charged Chromebook (with charger)
Agenda
Completed homework
Useful materials as outlined in page 5 of the student agenda
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
GRADING SCALE
Report cards will be sent home every six to seven weeks. Each trimester, students will receive two report cards. A 6-week progress report card and an end of trimester report card.
Grades do not carry over into the new trimester (each trimester is a fresh start).
Grades on report cards will appear as a letter grade. The grading scale is shown to the left. For many students, this will be the first year receiving letter grades. So, I have included an approximate interpretation of the letter grades on the table.
Both students and parents should monitor student progress by checking Aeries at least once a week.
The score that determines a student’s grade is a weighted average that has two components. 40 percent of a student’s grade will be determined by their overall classwork and homework score. 60 percent of a student’s grade is determined by their overall assessment score.
Homework/Work Habits
Homework/Work Habits
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK: It is important that students take pride in all the work they do. All assignments must be written on standard-sized (8.5 x 11), three-hole punched lined or graph paper. To earn full credit, assignments must be ON TIME, COMPLETE, and SHOW ALL STEPS.
LATE WORK:
1st Trimester: I will accept work two days late for half credit.
2nd Trimester: I will accept work one day late for half credit.
3rd Trimester: No late work will be accepted.
I know there are times that circumstances arise that are out of a students control. If this is the case, then a parent/guardian should email me to make me aware of the situation.
Absences
Absences
ABSENT WORK: Students are responsible for the content they missed when absent. Students have one day per day of absence to make up all work.
Agendas are posted in MS Teams, it is the student's responsibility to check for assignments.
Since we access to most of our work and resources online, I encourage students to complete absent work during their absence if they are able.
TESTS AND QUIZZES: It is also the student's responsibility to make arrangements to make up tests and/or quizzes.
Expectations in the Classroom
Expectations in the Classroom
Our math department will enforce the the school-wide classroom behavior expectations as outlined in pages 4-9 of the student agenda. Remember to always BE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE.
BE RESPONSIBLE
Arrive to class on time ready to learn.
Make sure your device is charged.
Bring your supplies (see Supplies section).
Bring your agenda and binder.
Bring work that needs to be turned in.
Silence your phone and put it in your backpack.
Turn in assignments on time and don't let yourself fall behind.
Check your email daily (especially if you emailed your teacher to ask a question).
If you were absent, make sure you complete and turn in makeup work.
Find the agendas and notes for the day(s) you missed in MS Teams.
Make sure to makeup quizzes and/or tests if needed.
Check grades in Aeries at least once a week.
Email me if you have a question regarding a score in Aeries.
Be on task.
Actively take notes in class.
Engage with your table group and work together to solve problems.
When we start homework in class, use the time to complete as much work as you can and ask questions when needed.
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR LEARNING!
Ask questions when you have them.
Get help when you need it.
Academic Honesty Policy
Academic Honesty Policy
Canyon Hills believes that a sound educational program must insist upon academic honesty. We expect Canyon Hills students to display personal integrity and self-respect. Students should understand that learning to prepare for a test is as important as the material being covered. The final value of one’s education is what is learned and not what grade a student receives. Grades mean little when cheating is accepted. Assisting someone else to cheat is no different than cheating yourself. The following are example violations of Canyon Hills’ Academic Honesty Policy:
Plagiarism: Copying word for word, in part or in whole, another student’s work/test, or citing information from a text without giving credit to the original source. This includes erasing/deleting someone else’s name and presenting it as your own work.
Using a “cheat sheet" or other external assistance without teacher consent.
Stealing, borrowing, copying, without expressed teacher permission of a test, quiz, and/or other confidential document, including, but not limited to, taking a picture of a test or quiz.
Creating false data for a bibliography.
Watching a video or reading “Cliff Notes” of a literary work in place of reading the piece.
Forging a parent signature.
Unauthorized collaboration: working with another student on a project, assignment, homework test, etc. without expressed permission from the teacher.
Attempting to solicit another student in the process of violating the Canyon Hills Academic Honesty Policy.
Consequences for violating the Canyon Hills’ Academic Honesty Policy may include:
FIRST OFFENSE: Student receives “F” (zero credit) grade on the assignment. Teacher calls the parent(s)/guardian(s) and informs them that the student will be referred to the administration. Administrative detention assigned. Student receives “N” in both citizenship and/or work habits on trimester report card.
SECOND OFFENSE: Student receives “F” (zero credit) grade on assignment. Teacher calls the parent(s)/guardian(s) and informs them that the student will be referred to the administration. Administrative detention(s) assigned. Parent conference. Student receives a “U” in citizenship and/or work habits on trimester report card.
Student Binder
Student Binder
ORGANIZATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS!
The math section of student binders will be divided into two parts. One part will be for notes, and the other for returned work. Binders will be checked periodically.
The notes section of the binder will contain all notes we have engaged with over the course of the class with the newest on top.
The returned work section of the binder should contain all returned homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. Again, with the newest item on top.
Supplies
Supplies
MATERIALS STUDENTS SHOULD BRING TO THE CLASSROOM DAILY
Sharpened pencils or mechanical pencil with lead
Eraser
Student agenda
Highlighters (1-2 colors)
Colored pencils (at least 3-5 colors)
Three holed filler paper (either lined paper or graph paper)
Calculator (Units 3-9)
Protractor (Unit 5)
A book to read
Student Agenda
While purchasing the Canyon Hills student agenda is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged. Students will need to keep some form of daily planner.
3" 3-ring Binder
Students will need a binder to organize notes, work, etc. A single binder will be used for multiple classes. A durable 3" binder is recommended.
3-hole Dividers
Students will need dividers to divide their binder into different subjects/sections. I recommend simple dividers with no pockets.
Calculator
A simple 4-function calculator should suffice. A calculator such as the TI-30XS shown here could last a student through high school and can be purchased for about 16$.
Filler Paper
For my math class, I allow students to use either lined paper or graph paper if they choose. Filler paper is preferable to paper in spiral notebooks. Spiral notebook paper tends to leave a mess when students pull it out.
Protractor
(suggested)
We will only use protractors briefly in Unit 6. However, a small plastic protractor also serves as a straight edge which can be useful for creating organized notes and work.
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