Mr. Maxwell
Welcome to 7th Grade Math.....the only subject that COUNTS!
This site can be used to access some of the resources that we will be using this year.
This class is designed to meet 7th Grade Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and the Units of Study (CPM Chapters) scheduled for instruction will be covering all (5) Domains: Expressions/Equations, Geometry, Number Sense, Ratios/Proportions, Statistics/Probability.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, I can be reached at tmaxwell@sbusd.org or on the MINGA App by joining the "7th Grade Math" group!
Museum of Science, Boston, MA. (March 2019)
Google Classroom is where you can see all of your weekly assignments, announcements/reminders and important dates.
Tutoring/Math Support: 7:30-8:30am (Mon-Fri), 3:00-4:00pm (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday ONLY)
Daily Schedules: Below are the class times for REGULAR DAYS- (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) and MINIMUM DAYS- (Wed). **For Minimum Day Schedule, dismissal is at 1:55 (Minimum Day classes on Wednesday are 35 minutes each).
REGULAR DAY SCHEDULE
Class Time
Per. 1 (Advisory) 8:30-9:20
Per. 2 9:25-10:20
NUTRITION BREAK 10:20-10:30
Per. 3 10:35-11:30
Per. 4 11:35-12:30
LUNCH 12:30-1:00
Per. 5 1:00-1:55
Per. 6 2:00-2:55
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE (Wednesdays only)
Class Time
Per. 1 (Advisory) 8:30-9:00
Per. 2 9:05-9:40
Per. 3 9:45-10:20
NUTRITION BREAK 10:20-10:30
Per. 4 10:35-11:10
Per. 5 11:15-11:50
Per. 6 11:55-12:30
LUNCH 12:30-1:00
Clubs 1:00-1:55
A Little About Me
I was born in San Francisco but moved to Imperial Beach in the winter of 1977 when I was in 4th Grade. In fact, my current classroom (Room 34) was my 4th Grade room as a student at Imperial Beach Charter School! One of my favorite stories to share with my students is that I actually won my 6th Grade Spelling Bee at IBCS in 1980. So when the kids ask, "Does spelling count?", I like to point to the newspaper clipping still posted on my wall showing me and my winning ribbon from that event. I suppose my love of Math came from my dad who was a Civil Engineer and gave me the opportunity to work with him right out of high school. Although it was challenging, I realized that I had a gift of working with numbers and couldn't wait to do more with it. Having grown up here locally in IB, I feel that my students can connect with me since many of them will be headed down the similar "IB" educational path that I took.
After graduating from Mar Vista High School, I attended California State University, Los Angeles for my Bachelor's Degree and then Azusa Pacific University for my Teaching Credential. Once I obtained my Math Authorization Certification in 2018, I became a full-time 7th Grade Math Teacher. This will be my 12th year at IBCS (8th with Middle School).
I love Math and everything that deals with it. I know that many kids come to me with a fear of it or just a general feeling that they can't do it. So it's my job to convince all kids that, not only can they do it, but they can accel at it every day! Each year brings its share of challenges and my goal at the end of the year is to leave my kids better than they were when they came to me. One of my heroes was Garfield High School Math teacher, Jaime Escalante who famously claimed in the movie "Stand and Deliver", Math was not made to be easy....it already is!
When I'm not crunching numbers, I love to travel with my family, exercise and listen to 80's music. I hope you have a spectacular school year in 2024-2025! and remember...."Everything in Math is a pattern!"
My 8th Grade picture from Mar Vista Junior High School (circa 1982).....yes, I had hair!
7th Grade Math Programs/Resources
CPM online - All CPM Lesson/R&P problems can be accessed via your eBook. (The code for the eBook will be given out during the 1st week). All CPM Lesson/R&P problems will be due in class each Friday.
Khan Academy (VIDEOS/ACTS) - Weekly Khan Academy (VIDEOS/ACTS) are assigned from this site. In order to get full credit, be sure to complete them each week before Saturday at midnight.
Desmos Extensions - Weekly Desmos Extensions are assigned from this site. In order to get full credit, be sure to complete them each week before Saturday at midnight.
ParentVue/StudentVue should be used throughout the school year to access all current grades, assignments and attendance in ALL classes. Please visit our Main Secretary (Monica Santos) at msantos@sbusd.org to obtain access information.