Kamehameha Middle School's Mathematics Program provides students with opportunities to progress in mathematics to the highest level of their ability. Instilling confidence in our students' capacity to apply mathematics and developing an appreciation of the subject matter are important goals. Students are challenged to engage in activities that require them to apply mathematical problem-solving strategies not only in math, but also to other content areas, as well as real life. The students learn to utilize their math skills effectively, broaden their problem-solving techniques, and enhance their abstract reasoning skills. We seek to build a solid foundation in conceptual learning to ensure success in their higher-level math courses and in their adult life.
The mathematics program in seventh grade is designed to allow for a smooth transition from elementary mathematics into pre-algebra. It helps students master basic computations and applications of fractions, decimals, percents, integers, and gives them practice with rational numbers. The topics include ratios and proportions, solving equations and equalities, graphing equations and inequalities, and reading and interpreting statistics and graphs. These concepts will build a foundation necessary for eighth grade math.
eText: Prentice Hall Accelerated Grade 7 Mathematics Common Core. Pearson, 2013.
Other text to be used: Ku Kilakila o Kamehameha, KS Press, 1988.
The students are expected to:
- be in their seats and ready for class to start at the bell.
- have their laptops, math materials, pencils and paper with them.
- have their homework, completed, out and ready to check when class starts.
- ask questions and take notes in class.
- pay attention and participate in class.
- be respectful at all times, practicing Ke Ala Pono or “doing what’s right” (See KMS student and parent handbook for more information)
- attend study hall when necessary
- complete all missing/absent homework on own time