Mathematics 7 is a course for seventh grade students that builds upon the skills learned in previous grades. The course focuses on the development of problem-solving skills and the acquisition of mathematical vocabulary and symbols. Facility in the use of technology will not be a substitute for students' understanding of quantitative concepts and proficiency in basic computations.
Essential Question: How do I become a mathematical problem solver to better understand the world around me? In what ways can I communicate and represent my mathematical thinking?
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Number Sense: Deeper Dive into Numerical Representations: Unit 1 (4 weeks)
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Computation and Estimation: Looking for good deals Unit 2 (5 weeks)
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Algebra: Finding the unknown Unit 3 (7 weeks)
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Functions: How steep is the leap? Unit 4 (5 weeks)
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Measurement and Geometry : Depth and Dimensions Units 5 & 6 (9 weeks)
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Probability & Statistics: What are the chances? Unit 7 (3 weeks)
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Focus of the Story |
How do I use mathematics to make sense of number values? We begin our journey of further developing number sense by diving deeper into how to represent rational numbers in many ways and comparing values. |
How do I use proportions in the real world? Next, we enhance our ability to be consumers through understanding proportional reasoning and consumer applications. |
How do I use mathematical reasoning to find solutions and solution sets? Our journey expands as we develop understanding in solving two step equations and inequalities. |
How do I represent relationships in multiple ways to help me solve the problem? We take the leap to show additive or multiplicative relationships in multiple representations as tables, graphs, words and equations. |
How do I compare shapes to better understand characteristics and relationships? Our quest takes a turn as we discover differences and similarities in quadrilaterals, understand relationships between similar figures, transform shapes and investigate three dimensional shapes. |
How do I use and represent data in the decision making process? Finally, our journey comes to an end as we explore Theoretical and Experimental probability and represent data in multiple ways to enable good decision making. |
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Learning Targets |
I can recognize perfect squares, patterns with powers of ten, and absolute value. I can express numbers in scientific notation. I can compare and order rational numbers. |
I can solve everyday consumer problems with rational numbers. I can solve everyday problems with proportional reasoning. |
I can find the value of algebraic expressions. I can solve two -step equations and inequalities. |
I can represent additive and multiplicative relationships as tables, graphs, words and equations. I can determine slope and y intercept from a representation. |
I can compare and contrast quadrilaterals. I can determine if two figures are similar and find missing measures. I can apply transformations. I can determine the surface area and volume of three dimensional figures. |
I can determine Theoretical and Experimental probability of an event. I can collect, organize, compare and make inferences about data in many different graphs. |
