Contact Information Form:  https://bit.ly/MEA-MS-MATH

• Students and parents—please fill out the Contact Information Form so I can make sure I have the correct email addresses and phone numbers. Thank you! 

Student Gmail:  https://mail.google.com 

• I will communicate with students mostly via your school Gmail account. Even if you provided me with a personal email address, I will still expect you to check your school email regularly.

  • • • Gmail Address:  You District ID#@stu.sandi.net (example: 12345@stu.sandi.net)

      • Gmail Password: Your Active Directory Password (Case-Sensitive)

Join Remind:  https://www.remind.com/ 

• • Join Code @22egk6e 

• I use the Remind app to send quick text updates to students and families. Don’t worry—no phone numbers are shared!

• It’s the fastest way for me to send important class messages (like due date reminders, schedule changes, or unplanned class cancellations). It’s also the best way for you to reach me outside of school hours.

Office Hours

• While I have dedicated times for Math Help, I don’t hold official office hours for other matters. But my door is always open—if I’m not teaching, feel free to stop by!

• If you'd prefer to set up a time to meet, the best way to reach me is through email.

Your monthly Cover Sheets outline all of your assignments. Be sure to review them carefully at the start of each month so you don’t miss any important details or deadlines.

Follow the Pacing Guide on the Cover Sheet to stay on track—assignments are listed in the order they should be completed.

• MONTH 1

Course Link: Accelerated Math 7 25-26

1. • All of your homework assignments will be posted in Canvas. Be sure to follow the Pacing Guide on the monthly Cover Sheet to stay on track. Falling behind can make things tough, so do your best to keep up!

   • You’ll log in to Canvas using your SDUSD ID number and password—the same ones you use to log in to school computers or other district apps.

   • You can use the direct link above or log in to Clever first, then open Canvas from there.

Big Ideas Math (BIM) is the textbook companion website where you will complete the online parts of your textbook assignments, as well as all of your online quizzes and any Benchmark assessments.

• How to Log on to Big Ideas Math (BIM) Website (you will access it through Clever)

• Ask for an Assignment Back From Big Ideas Math  (Google Form)

  • Use this form to ask me to return anything to you that you have submitted online in Edpuzzle, Big Ideas Math, or any other platform we may use. 

• Online Textbook

  • Note: For some reason, the link to the online textbook doesn’t always go directly to the correct edition of the textbook—it might take you to a main menu instead. 

  • If you end up on a page labeled "Free Easy Access Student Edition," here’s what to do: 

Click the box that says “Choose Your Program,” select “California,” then hit "Go" and choose the correct book.

• Chapter 01:    Equations

• Chapter 02:    Transformations

• Chapter 03:    Angles and Triangles

• Chapter 04:    Graphing and Writing Linear Equations

• Chapter 05:    Systems of Linear Equations

• Chapter 06:    Functions

• Chapter 07:    Real Numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem

• Chapter 08:    Volume and Similar Solids

• Chapter 09:    Data Analysis and Displays

• Chapter 10:    Exponents and Scientific Notation

• Chapter 11:    Inequalities

• Chapter 12:    Constructions and Scale Drawings

• Chapter 13:    Circles and Area

• Chapter 14:    Surface Area and Volume

• Chapter 15:    Probability and Statistics

Even though calculators are allowed in Accelerated Math 7, knowing your multiplication facts is still very important. They help you work faster, make fewer mistakes, and focus on the real problem instead of getting stuck on the basics. 

Just some of the things you’ll need multiplication facts for:

• Working with positive and negative numbers (7.NS.1–3)

• Solving multi-step equations and inequalities (7.EE.3–4, 8.EE.7)

• Working with exponents and scientific notation (8.EE.1–4)

• Finding area, surface area, and volume (7.G.4–6)

• Understanding ratios and proportional relationships (7.RP.1–3, 8.EE.5–6)

• Solving problems involving similar triangles and scale (8.G.4)

• Applying the Pythagorean Theorem (8.G.6–8)

• Analyzing functions and linear relationships (8.F.1–5)

Bottom line: Knowing your facts means less stress and better results. 

Whether you're solving equations, working with fractions, dealing with proportions, or analyzing similar figures, strong multiplication skills make everything easier and more accurate. The better you know them, the more confident and successful you’ll be! 

Want some extra support?  Come to Math Help!  Whether you're struggling wih a concept or just want to get ahead, my door is open.  This is a relaxed, open space where you can work independently or with friends. I'm available to any answer any questions and provide guidance whenever you need it.  No appointment is required. Just show up!

• Math Help/Office Hours (times subject to change)

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:40am - 11:55am

While I’ve set aside these specific times for dedicated Math Help, I’m available to assist you beyond those hours.  Just shoot me a message via email or the Remind app if you need me. 

TEST GRADES

• Tests are worth 60% of your course grade. 

• You may retake each test one time to try to improve your score. Whichever score is higher (original or retest) will be kept, so you cannot be hurt by retaking a test.

• The problems on the retest will be more or less the same as on the original test, but the numbers in them will be different.

• In order to be eligible for a retest, you must first complete Test Corrections. Why? Because this is about learning, and if you haven’t learned how to correct your mistakes, then you will likely just repeat them on a retest. You must demonstrate to me that you have a better understanding of the material before you will be allowed to retest.

TESTING SESSIONS 

• I offer several testing sessions throughout "Turn-In Week."  You do not have to come that your regular class time unless you want to take your test at that time.  Come at the time(s) that work best for you.  No appointment is needed.  Just show up.  

• You do not have to finish your math test in one session. You may attend as many of the available testing sessions as you want, but it must be completed by "Turn-In Friday."  There are no extensions on tests unless we’ve talked about it first.  

• You may test with me in room B-16 at ANY or ALL of the times listed below during "Turn-In" Week.  These are the only testing times I offer and all test sessions will end on time. If you aren't done with your test, you can come back to another session to finish it up.

Tuesday

• 8:00 am - 9:15 am

• 10:40 am -11:55 am

Wednesday

• 9:20 am - 10:40 am

• 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Thursday

• • • • • 8:00 am - 9:15 am

        • 10:40 am -11:55 am

• If you don't finish your test by Thursday, there is one last catch-up session on Friday. The Friday session is ONLY for finishing a test, NOT starting one. If you have not already started your test earlier in the week, you will not be allowed to test with me on Friday

Finish Up Friday 

• 10:40 am - 11:55 am

• 2025-2026 Accelerated Math 7 Syllabus

• Grade 7 CA Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

• Grade 8 CA Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

• Grade 7 Mathematics Framework

• Grade 8 Mathematics Framework

• The Eight Mathematical Practice Standards