Seven Grade Math

Math 7 Course Syllabus Muwekma Ohlone Bears

Dear Student/Parent/Guardian:

Welcome to my Math 7 class for the 2019/2020 school year. Below you will find several items that will help you be successful in my class throughout the year.

Course Description: In this course, students will begin to see more pre-algebra concepts. We use SpringBoard textbook, as well as many teacher-created and online resources. The curriculum includes:

Unit 1- In this unit, you will extend your knowledge of numbers and expressions to the entire set of integers and develop an understanding of irrational numbers. You will apply your understanding of rational numbers as you solve problems.

Unit 2- In this unit, you will create and solve linear equations and inequalities from tables, graphs, and verbal descriptions. You will represent equations and inequalities on number lines.

Unit 3- In this unit, you will use pictures, graphs, tables, and verbal descriptions to study unit rates, rate of change, and proportions. You will solve problems involving scale, percentage, and proportional relationships.

Unit 4- In this unit, you will extend your knowledge of two- and three- dimensional figures as you solve real-world problems involving angle measures, area, and volume. You will also study composite figures.

Unit 5- In this unit, you will begin your study of probability. You will learn how to interpret probabilities and how to calculate probabilities in a variety of settings. You will also learn several ways to estimate probabilities.

Unit 6- In this unit, you will your study of statistics. You will learn how to select a random sample from a population and how to use data from the random sample to learn about the population. You will use sample data to compare two populations.

Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices in the classroom:

1 – Make sense of problems

2 – Reason abstractly and quantitatively

3- Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

4- Model with mathematics

5- Use appropriate tools strategically

6- Attend to precision

7- Look for an make use of structure

8- Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

I. GRADING. You will be grade it on the following:

Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding

Students select and apply mathematics to solve problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations in a variety of contexts, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the framework of Math 7.

Criterion B: Investigating Patterns

Students work through investigations to become risk-takers, inquirers and critical thinkers.

Criterion C: Communication

Students use appropriate mathematical language and different forms of representations when communicating mathematical ideas, reasoning and findings, both orally and in writing.

Criterion D: Applying mathematics in real life contexts

Students transfer theoretical mathematical knowledge into real world situations and apply appropriate problem-solving strategies, draw valid conclusions and reflect upon their results.

SUMMATIVE (IB RUBRIC)

Category 1 Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding (Summative) 25%

Category 2 Criterion B: Investigating Patterns (Summative) 5%

Category 3 Criterion C: Communication (Summative) 10%

Category 4 Criterion D: Applying mathematics in real life contexts (Summative) 15%

FORMATIVE (POINTS)

Category 5 Exit Tickets and Quizzes 15% Category 6 Classwork and Homework 20% Category 7 Interactive Notebook 10%

RUBRIC:

7-8: Student performance exceeds expectation. 5-6: Student performance meets expectation.

3-4: Student performance approaches expectation. 1-2: Student performance is below expectation.

0: Did not complete tasks N/A: Not yet assessed

II. CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK POLICY

Classwork and homework bill be given on a daily and/or long-term basis. Students will be asked to complete work from textbook and/or online. Students will be asked as well, to develop and present solutions to the entire class. In addition, when student is absent, he/she is responsible ON A DAILY BASIS for contacting a classmate for the class notes. Also, the student is

responsible to collect missing classwork and homework assignment from teacher. This policy allows each student to return to class with a minimum of work missed and/or misunderstood. Further, this policy supports expectations for academic success stated above. Students must be aware that, if any of the answers for classwork and homework are copied from another student it will be graded as zero by the instructor.

III. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

You are required to behave in a manner, which it does not interfere in any way with the learning and well being of others. You are expected to follow STARS and ROAR rules all the times. You are expected to be working on math during the entire class period. Physical or verbal abuse will NOT be tolerated. Any students that misbehave consequences for not adhering to the behavior plan include (Teacher discretion to bypass all steps):

Verbal warning
Teacher classroom intervention (seat change, removed from classroom, apology
letter...)
Teacher classroom consequence (detention, guardian contact...)
Office referral

The school rules and policies outlined in the San Jose Unified School District Student Handbook will be enforced at all times.

IV. MAKE-UP WORK, QUIZZES, TESTS AND EMBBEDED ASSESSMENTS

Teacher, only in the case of excused absence, will provide missing work, quizzes, tests and embedded assessments. Student will have as many days as he/she was absent to make up assignments for full credit. Additionally, students may summit any missing/late assignments three days before the ending of grading period to receive credit up to 90%. Students may sign up with teacher to set up a date to retake tests and/or embedded assessments before the ending of grading period. Please contact teacher if absent will exceed 3 or more days email: jjauregui@sjusd.org

V. DAILY EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT:

a) Communicates well with teacher
b) Completes work on time
c) Cooperates with classmates
d) Demonstrates a positive attitude
e) Demonstrates consistently high-quality work
f) Does creative problem solving
g) Has a good work habit
h) Helps classmates to succeed
i) Makes a sincere effort

j) Makes connections to other knowledge k) Participates in group activities

l) Takes personal and group responsibility m) Uses class time effectively

n) Uses equipment and materials responsibly

o) Demonstrates politeness

p) Respect others using appropriate language and volume

VI. OTHER ASPECTS TO CONSIDER.

1) Be on your mark

2) Follow classroom rules

3) Collaborate actively with others

4) Respect school and other’s property 5) Respect people’s work and time

VII. BEFORE DISMISSAL

1) Clean around your workspace.
2) Only use one minute to pack up.
3) Stay in your seat until excused.
4) Dispose of waste paper on your way out.

VIII. MATERIALS NEEDED: You have the foundations to be a scholar, and know what is required to be well organize and successful. However, I will insist that you bring the following each day:

Student Planner
Pencils/Pens/Eraser
Student Interactive Notebook (College Ruled Notebook 200 Sheets 11” x 9”)
Binder with dividers to keep papers organized
One Glue stick
Ruler
Color Pencils
Highlighters

IX. EXTRA HELP: Ask! We are also fortunate to have homework center in the media center. Details to follow.

Thank you,

Mr. JoseAntonio Jauregui jjauregui@sjusd.org

RESOURCES FOR SEVEN GRADE MATH

· SPRINGBOARD TEXTBOOK

· IXL.COM

UNIT: PROBABILITY

DAY 1 LESSON 20-1 MAKING PREDICTIONS

PAGES 228-230 DAY 1

DAY 2 LESSON 20-2

INVESTIGATING CHANGE PROCESSESS

PAGES 231-238

DAY 3 LESSON 20-3

ESTIMATING PROBABILITIES

PAGES 239-242

DAY 4 LESSON 20-4

MAKING DECISIONS

PAGES 243-248

DAY 5 PRACTICE PAGES 249-250

DAY 6 LESSON 21-1

EQUALITY LIKE OUTCOMES

PAGES 251-258

DAY 7 LESSON 21-2

THEORETICAL PROBABILITY

PAGES 259-264

DAY 8 LESSON 21-3

COMPARING PROBABILITIES

PAGES 265-269

DAY 9 PRACTICE PAGES 270-271

DAY 10 LESSON 22-1 ROCK, PAPER,SCISSORS

PAGES 275-278

DAY 11 LESSON 22-2 MORE ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

PAGES 279-284

DAY 12 LESSON 22-3 BOXES AND DRAWERS PAGES 285-290

DAY 13 LESSON 22-4 MORE BOXES AND DRAWERS PAGES 291-294

DAY 14 PRACTICE PAGES 295-296

DAY 15 LESSON 23-1 WHAT IS A SIMULATION?

PAGES 297-301

DAY 16 LESSON 23-2 USING RANDOM NUMBERS TO SIMULATE EVENTS PAGES 302-305

DAY 17 LESSON 23-3 SIMULATING A COMPOUND EVENT

PAGES 306-309

DAY 18 LESSON 23-4 FINDING PROBABILITIES USING SIMULATION PAGES 310-315

DAY 19 PRACTICE PAGES 316-319

DAY 20 IXL.COM PRACTICES

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DAY 21 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.3; DD.4

DAY 22 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.5; DD.6

DAY 23 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.7; DD.8

DAY 24 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.9; DD.10

DAY 25 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.11; DD.12

DAY 26 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.13; DD.14

DAY 27 IXL.COM PRACTICES

DD.15

DAY 28 PAGE 272 & PAGE 295

DAY 29 PAGE 272 & PAGE 295

DAY 30 PAGE 272 & PAGE 295

Dear families,

I hope you are all doing well. Here are some supplemental videos that can help support learning for the unit of Probability that was recently sent on the pacing calendar. Students should continue to work from their textbook and IXL.

7^TH GRADE UNIT PROBABILITY VIDEO RESOURCES:

20-1 MAKING PREDICTIONS

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/probability-geometry/probability-basics/v/making-predictions-with-probability

20-2 INVESTIGATING CHANCE PROCESSES

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/probability-geometry/probability-basics/v/experimental-probability

20-3 ESTIMATING PROBABILITIES

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability/probability-geometry/probability-basics/v/constructing-probability-model-from-observations

20-4 MAKING DECISIONS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw4g0_cPtVQ

21-1 EQUALLY LIKELY OUTCOMES

https://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/probability-statistics/probability/definition-complement-event

21-2 THEORETICAL PROBABILITY