The primary focal areas in Grade 7 are numbers and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships; and measurement and data with emphasis on the use of mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers and apply their understanding to solve problems that arise in everyday life. The student will apply their knowledge of ratios, rates, and percent in proportional relationships. The student will apply mathematical process standards to model, represent, and explain linear and geometric relationships. The student will use statistical representations to analyze data.