7th Grade Mathematics Syllabus

2016-17

Mrs. Tabitha Schreiber and Mrs. Kelly Glover

Email: Phone: 931.388.2558 ext. 1401

931.388.2558 ext. 1328

Course Description

In Grade 7, instructional time will focus on four critical areas: (1) applying and extending understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers; (2) using properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solving real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; (3) analyzing proportional relationships and using them to solve real-world and mathematical problems; (4) 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 drawing inferences about populations based on samples. The individual standards are fully explained on the Tennessee website .

Quarter 1

  • Number System
  • 7.NS.1a,b,c,d
  • 7.NS.2a,b,c,d
  • 7.NS.3
  • Expressions and Equations
  • 7.EE.1
  • 7.EE.2

Quarter 2

  • Expressions and Equations
  • 7.EE.3
  • 7.EE.4a

Quarter 3

  • Expressions and Equations
  • 7.EE.4b
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • 7.RP.1
  • 7.RP.2a,b,c,d

Quarter 4

  • Ratios and Proportions
  • 7.RP.3
  • Geometry and Data
  • 7.G.1-6
  • 7.SP.1-8

Grading:

Summative Assessments (Tests and One Work Ethic Grade*) 80%

Formative Assessments (Quizzes and bi-weekly math review) 20%

*The Work Ethic grade will be averaged as a Summative grade as a cumulative reflection of the student’s class participation, homework, task readiness, and preparation. Students will begin each 9 weeks with a 100% Work Ethic Grade, and will either keep or lose their points accordingly.

Classroom Procedure

1. Arrive on time and be in your seatand ready to begin work when the bell rings.

2. Do NOT enter the room if a teacher is NOT present.

3. Raise your hand if you need to talkor leave your seat for any reason during teacher instruction.

4. Bring your OWN materials to class (Paper, Pencil, Agenda, Highlighter, and Math Notebook). If you have a problem with supplies, see me BEFORE class!

5. Treat everyone and their property with respect by keeping your hands, feet, negative comments and gestures to yourself.

6. Restroom Breaks need to occur in between classes.

7. Tardy (1 Warning, 2 Parent Call, 3 detention and Parent Call, 4 Dean Referral)

Major Assignments

Projects, Tests, and other assignments should be written in the Student Agenda. Specific dates for tests and projects will be communicated to the parents via the Student Agenda as pacing can be interrupted and/or changed for a variety of unforeseen occurrences. It is the student’s responsibility to make note of upcoming projects, homework, and or tests.

Field Trips

Currently there are no scheduled field trips, however this may be subject to change. Parents will be notified of any upcoming field trips (complete with the itinerary, emergency contact information, and instructional objectives and/or material) offered by the Math Department. For students who opt out of any field trip, other instructional materials and plans will be made available.