2011-2012 7Th Grade Pre-Algebra Syllabus

2011-2012 7th Grade Pre-Algebra Syllabus

Pegasus Team, Mrs. Thompson

Introduction:

My name is Tippi Thompson. I am a life-long resident of Boyd County and a former graduate of Boyd County High School. I have been married for 17 years and we have a daughter who is a freshman in high school and a son who is in the second grade. I received both my Bachelor’s Degree in Middle School Math and Science and my Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Morehead State University. This is my fourth year teaching, my second at BCMS. I look forward to being your child’s Math teacher and starting another busy, but exciting, year at BCMS.

If you have any questions or concerns you can call me at the school after 1:30 at 928-9547 or email me at .

Overview:

In Grade 7, instructional time should focus on four critical areas:

1. developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships;

2. developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and

working with expressions and linear equations;

3. solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and

4. drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

Curriculum content was developed and aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. The following standards apply to 7th grade mathematics and will be followed. These standards along with other curriculum and testing information can be viewed in full on the web at www.education.ky.gov and at http://www.corestandards.org.

Topics of discussion will include:

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

• Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical

problems.

The Number System

• Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.

Expressions and Equations

• Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.

• Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

Geometry

• Draw, construct and describe geometrical figures and describe their relationships

• Solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area,

and volume.

Statistics and Probability

• Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population.

• Draw informal comparative inferences about two populations.

• Investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models.

Resources:

Online: Textbook is available online; www.PHSchool.com/math; www.teachnow.com; www.mathgoodies.com; www.coolmath.com

Tools: scientific calculators may be purchased and will be provided in class (graphing calculators will be provided as needed)

GRADING SCALE –

A = 90% and above

B = 80 – 89%

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 – 69%

Student’s grades will be calculated by averaging their homework/classwork along with tests/quizzes for a total of 100%. The weighted scale will be as follows:

1st – 2nd nine weeks Tests/Quizzes 60%

HW/Classwork 40%

3rd – 4th nine weeks Tests/Quizzes 70%

HW/Classwork 30%

Homework Policy:

All homework/classwork will be graded based on completion. If a student attempts ALL assigned problems and follows the individual lesson’s instructions they will receive a score of 10/10. If a homework assignment is late or incomplete the student will receive a score of 0/10 until the assignment has been completed and turned in. If an assignment is late or incomplete it must still be completed according to the individual lesson description at which time a maximum score of 8/10 may be awarded. If a student is absent, the school’s policy for absences will be followed when determining the due date for missed assignments.

If a student scores less than a 70% on a test/quiz they will be given an opportunity to improve their score by re-taking the same test or a similar test generated by the teacher.

Students will:

· Work and learn at high levels

· Complete and return homework on time

· Maintain a Mathematics notebook in a single subject notebook

· Understand the homework assignment(s) before leaving school and record them in their agenda notebook

· Take home all necessary materials to complete assignment(s)

Parent support:

· Calling Homework Hotline and/or reviewing student assignments in the Student Agenda

· Encouraging your child to complete ALL assignments according to the lesson directions

· Scheduling a conference if your child’s academic performance is unsatisfactory

· Encouraging your child to participate in homework hangout in the mornings or ESS after school. You can call the school for information on either of these activities.

Timeline

1st nine weeks

· Test 1 - Decimals and Integers – adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals; metric units; absolute value; adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers; order of operations; mean, median, mode

· Test 2 - Equations and Inequalities – algebraic expressions; solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; two-step equations; graphing and writing inequalities; solving inequalities by addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

· Test 3 – Graphing in the Coordinate Plane – graphing points; graphing linear equations; slope;

· Test 4– Exponents, Factors, and Fractions – exponents and order of operations; scientific notation; divisibility tests; prime factorization; simplifying fractions; ordering fractions; patterns; mixed numbers and improper fractions; fractions and decimals; rational numbers

2nd nine weeks

· Test 5– Operations with Fractions – estimating fractions and mixed numbers; add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers; multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers; solve equations with fractions; measurement (customary units)

· Test 6 – Ratios, Rates, and Proportions - ratios, unit rates and proportional reasoning; proportions similar figures; maps and scale drawings

· Test 7 – Percents – percents, fractions, decimals; solve percent problems; solve equations with percent; percent change; write an equation

· Test 8 – Graphing in the Coordinate Plane – graphing points; graphing linear equations; slope;

3rd nine weeks

· Test 7 – Geometry – lines and planes; measuring and classifying angles; constructing bisectors; triangles; quadrilaterals and other polygons; congruent figures; circles; circle graphs

· Test 8 – Geometry and Measurement – length and area; area of parallelogram and triangles; circumference and area of a circle; square roots and irrational numbers; Pythagorean theorem; three-dimensional figures, surface areas of prisms and cylinders; volumes of rectangular prisms and cylinders

· Test 10 – Patterns and Rules – patterns and graphs, number sequences, function rules; tables and graphs; interpreting graphs; simple and compound interest

4th nine weeks

· ** CTBS Testing (Federal requirements)

· ** CATS Testing (State requirements)

· Test 11 – Graphing in the Coordinate Plane – graphing points; graphing linear equations; slope;

· Test 12 – Displaying and Analyzing Data – frequency; spreadsheets; random samples; population size; scatter plots

· Test 13 – Probability – probability; sample spaces; compound events; permutations; combinations

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