Unit 2 - (Math 7)-Rational Numbers

What are we learning?

• Reviewing how to convert fractions and decimals. 

• Write an an amount of time as a fraction and decimal.

• Compare and order rational numbers.

• Apply properties to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.

• Apply add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in real-world problems. 

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 2 concepts- these need to be complete by October 23rd.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will be able to understand how rational numbers are used in real-world context (i.e. time, baking, , etc.).

Unit 3 - (Math 7)-Expression, Equations, and Inequalities

What are we learning?

• Writing and evaluating algebraic expressions

• Writing and solving one-step linear equations

• Writing and solving multi-step linear equations with variables on one side

• Writing, solving, and graphing one-step linear inequalities

• Writing, solving, and graphing multi-step linear inequalities with variables on one side

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 3 concepts- these need to be complete by November 29th.

Why does this unit matter?

• Writing and solving equations is a foundational math concept that will support math learning for many years. Students will continue to write and solve equations all year in various capacities.

Unit 4 - (Math 7)-Ratios & Proportionality

What are we learning?

• Write ratios and identify equivalent ratios.

• Calculate unit rates and determine better buys.

• Calculate unit rates with complex fractions.

• Set-up and solve proportions.

• Identify proportional relationship from tables.

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 4 concepts- these need to be complete by December 21st.

Why does this unit matter?

• Writing and solving proportions is a foundational math concept that will support math learning for many years. Students will build on the idea of proportionality in future math classes as they explore slope and linear relationships.

Unit 5 - (Math 7)-Application of Percent

What are we learning?

• Converting between fractions, decimals, and percent.

• Using the percent proportion to find missing values.

• Finding percent of change.

• Finding percent of error.

• Finding and using discount, sales tax, tip, and total bill.

• Finiding and using markup and commission.

• Finding and using simple interest.

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 5 concepts- these need to be complete by February 2nd.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will see an extensive amount of real-life application in this unit as we discuss various uses of percent.

Unit 6 - (Math 7)-Geometry

What are we learning?

• Measuring and classifying angles

• Identifying angle pairs

• Using equations to find missing angle measures

• Applying knowledge about triangle side lenghts and angle measures

• Finding cross-sections of 3D solids

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and and a vocabulary assessment to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 6 concepts- these need to be complete by February 29th.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will continue to apply their knowledge of geometry next unit as we explore area, surface area, and volume.

Unit 7 - (Math 7)- Area, Surface Area, and Volume

What are we learning?

• Identifying parts of a circle

• Finding circumfence and area of circles and semi-circles

• Finding area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids

• Finding area of composite figures

• Finding surface area of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and square pyramids

• Finding volume of rectangular prisms and triangular prisms

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and and a complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 7 concepts- these need to be complete by April 4th.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will continue to apply their knowledge of geometry next year as they expand their knowledge to cylinders and spheres.

Unit 8 - (Math 7)- Data Distribution

What are we learning?

• Finding measures of center (mean, median mode) and measures of variability (range, mean absolute deviation)

• Comparing 2 or more data sets based on various measures of center and/or variability

• Creating and interpreting box plots

• Creating and interpreting stem-and-leaf plots

• Understanding bias in terms of statistical data

• Using statistical data to draw conclusions and make predictions

• Identifying and drawing valid inferences based on data

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and and a complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 8 concepts, which will provide additional practice and learning opportunities.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will learn how to analyze and compare data, and how to strategically use data to draw conclusions and make predicitions.

Unit 9 - (Math 7)- Probability

What are we learning?

• Finding probabilty of simple and compound events using different probability models

• Identifying theoretical and experimental probability

• Creating sample spaces to understand and find probabilities

• Creating and interpreting simulations to represent events

What to expect in this unit?

• At the end of this unit, students will take a summative assessment and and a complete a performance task to demonstrate their knowledge.

• Students will complete IXL skills that align with Unit 9 concepts, which will provide additional practice and learning opportunities.

Why does this unit matter?

• Students will learn how to think critically about experimental data and theoretical events as they find probabilities.