MATH 7COURSE OUTLINE

Mr. McEwen

Sept. 1, 2015

Success Plan

The Math and Science Department of Hines Creek Composite School has determined that certain fundamental behaviours are essential for learning. Therefore, the following will be considered common practice amongst all science and math classes at the junior and senior high level.

Required Classroom Materials:

Math - textbook, notebook/binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, geometry set, previous handouts and assignments

Science - textbook, notebook/binder, pencil, eraser, calculator, geometry set, previous handouts and assignments, blue and black ink pens

Students will not be allowed to get materials from their locker. Students who do not have the necessary materials will need to rely on borrowing materials from classmates. This will not be allowed if it causes a disruption. Students who are unprepared may not be able to complete the classwork, and as such, any class or work time missed as the result of a student being unprepared will cause the student to make up an equivalent amount of time. This will occur during the next lunch period in a location specified by the teacher. Additional lunch periods may be required to make up extended amounts of missed class time.

Students with overdue, missing, or incomplete assignments will also be required to make up these assignments during their lunch periods until the assignment has been completed.

It is the student’s responsibility to arrive at their designated location by 11:30. Failure to do so will result in the student being referred to the administration for further discipline.

If an emergency situation occurs beyond the student’s control, the student will be required to immediately make up this time at next lunch period.

Regular attendance is a requirement for academic success. Therefore, students should attempt to minimize their absences as much as possible. It is the responsibility of the student to determine what they’ve missed and to complete any outstanding assignments in a timely manner. This may cause the student to have to work during their lunch period.

Students beginning their class at the start of a block have built-in break time before each block. Therefore, they will be required to be in their seat with their books opened beforethe bell signaling the beginning of the block. Students who change subjects during blocks have no break between periods. They are to carry all materials required for both subjects within the block so that they may be seated and ready for class as soon as possible. Students are NOT to stop at their lockers between periods for any reason, including but not limited to: picking up additional course materials, checking cellphones, visiting, obtaining a snack, etc.

Repeated failure to follow the procedures outlined above will result in students being referred to administration for further discipline.

Students are expected to behave in a manner conducive to learning. If a student’s behaviour disrupts their own learning or any other student’s learning, they will be removed from class and will be required to make up an equivalent amount of time during the lunch period.

Every attempt will be made to allow a child to be successful in the classroom, but if a problem becomes chronic, the matter will be referred to the administration.

Course Overview

The program of studies is arranged into four strands:

  • Number
  • Patterns and Relations
  • Shape and Space
  • Statistics and Probability

These strands are not intended to be discrete units of instruction. The integration of outcomes across strands makes mathematical experiences meaningful. Students should make the connection between concepts both within and across strands.

The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to:

  • use mathematics confidently to solve problems
  • communicate and reason mathematically
  • appreciate and value mathematics
  • make connections between mathematics and its applications
  • commit themselves to lifelong learning
  • become mathematically literate adults, using mathematics to contribute to society

Scope and Sequence

UnitCompletionDate

1.Number RelationshipsSept. 11

  • divisibility
  • common multiples
  • common factors

2.FractionsOct. 2

  • comparing fractions
  • adding fractions and mixed numbers
  • subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
  • estimation strategies

3.Decimal NumbersOct. 23

  • adding and subtracting decimals
  • multiplying and dividing decimals
  • order of operations
  • expressing fractions as decimals and vice versa

4.PercentNov. 13

  • percents as fractions and decimals
  • estimating
  • comparing
  • calculating
  • problem solving

5.MeasurementDec. 4

  • area of a parallelogram
  • area of a triangle
  • diameter and circumference of a circle
  • area of a circle
  • problem solving using diagrams

6.IntegersDec. 18

  • adding
  • subtracting
  • solving problems by working backwards

7.2-D GeometryJan. 22

  • Cartesian co-ordinate system
  • translations, reflections, rotations
  • perpendicular bisectors
  • parallel lines
  • angle bisectors

8.StatisticsFeb. 26

  • range
  • median, mode, mean
  • outliers
  • communicating about data

9.Linear Relations and Linear EquationsApr. 15

  • writing a pattern rule
  • evaluating expressions
  • linear relations and their graphs
  • solving equations

10.ProbabilityMay 13

  • representing probabilities as fractions and percents
  • probability of independent events
  • solving problems using organized lists
  • tree diagrams
  • theoretical vs. experimental probabilities

11.Circle GraphsJune 10

  • interpreting circle graphs
  • constructing circle graphs
  • communicating about circle graphs

Evaluation

Tests / Quizzes40%

Course Work (Assignments / Projects)30%

Practice Final Exam5%

Final Exam25%

Tests / Quizzes

There will be a major test at the end of each unit. In addition, shorter quizzes will be given throughout each unit to allow the student and teacher to monitor progress.

Assignments

Homework will be assigned daily and checked in class.

Final Exam

Students will write a midterm exam in January and a final exam in June worth 25% of their mark in total. Prior to this, students will write a practice midterm/final exam worth 5% of their mark to help them prepare for their real midterm/final exam.

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies will include discussions, demonstrations, experiments, gizmos, research, lecture, targeted questioning, guided practice, independent practice, group work, visual aids and manipulatives, oral and written presentations, debates, videos and technology (graphing software and internet).

Resources

Math Focus 7 Text

Mathletics Program

Leaps & Bounds Program

Gizmos on explorelearning.com

Communication

Assessment results will be posted regularly on Teacher Logic. Students and parents can register to receive notifications about tests and major deadlines through remind.com (cell phone required). If parents have any questions or concerns, I can be reached during the day at school (494-3510), or in the evening at home (835-4558). I can also be reached by e-mail at .