Mathematics
7th Grade / INSTRUCTOR:
Soledad Gutierrez / TERM:
2014-2015
School Year
ROOM:
60 / PERIOD(S):
1&2, 4&6, 7&8 / CONTACT INFO:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The 7th grade Mathematics CC2is based onCommon Core State Standards, such so to prepare students for success in college and workplace. We will be learning a vast amount of information such as Probabilities, Fractions, Integer Addition, Arithmetic Properties, Proportions, Expressions, Solving Word Problems, Solving Inequalities, Equations, Proportions, Percent’s, Statistics, Angle Relationship, Circles, and Volume. With that being stated, it is important for students to do their HW 100% of the time.
TEXT(S):
Dietiker, Kysh, Sallee, Hoey. Core Connections: Course 2. 2nd Ed. CPM Educational Program. Print. 2013
EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS: CC2 Mathematics specifically develops the following Expected School-wide Learning Results:
Leadership
1)work successfully for a greater purpose as a member or leader of a team
a. by sacrificing self-interest for the overall success of the team when needed
b. by ensuring the individual success of each team member
c. by practicing organizational, planning, and leadership skills
2)envision and set goals
a. by organizing and prioritizing tasks to achieve goals
b. by setting interim goals
c. by adjusting goals throughout process
3)display confidence and poise
a. by speaking effectively in front of peers and adults
b. by accepting leadership roles within school
c. by reacting responsibly in times of challenge or stress
Academics
1)think critically, make connections, finding strategies, and explain logic
a. by understanding mathematics at a deeper level
b. by applying mathematical knowledge to understand modern issues (when applicable)
2)demonstrate effective oral communication skills
a. by serving as a student leader
b. by presenting academic work orally
3)write coherent, organized, and grammatically correct compositions
a. by writing effectively in a variety of genres
4)read, analyze, and comprehend a wide variety of written materials
a. by acquiring reading proficiency in discipline-centered texts, literature genres, and media genres
b. by developing the academic language demanded by each discipline
c. by evaluating and synthesizing information from a variety of texts
5)possess sufficient content knowledge to succeed in post-secondary education
a. by achieving content knowledge needed for state testing
b. by acquiring vocabulary and other content knowledge necessary for tests
6)use computers successfully in an academic and real-world setting
a. by acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills of computer software and hardware
Citizenship
1)be an honorable person
2)Respect themselves and others
a. by being courteous to others
b. by using the appropriate language for school, social, and work environments
c. by recognizing others’ physical and personal space
d. by ensuring their own lifelong physical wellbeing, health, and fitness.
3)believe in the core values of justice, moderation, wisdom, patriotism, democracy, and compassion
a. by obeying the cadet creed
4)support the local and greater community of mankind
5)respect the environment in which we live
EXPECTED COURSE LEANRING RESULTS: Cadets successfully completing CC2 Mathematics will be able to:
• reason analytically and understand word problems.
•develop solution methods by critically thinking.
• recognize and represent patterns in Mathematics.
• critique a logical argument.
• communicate their knowledge of Mathematically effectively and formulate complete,logical arguments to support their conclusions.
• cooperate with other students as a a member of a study team.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES TO BE USED IN THIS COURSE: Mathematics will consistently employ the following teaching strategies to maximize cadet learning:
Group Activities
Guided Reading
Discussion
Notebook use
Individual Quizzes and Tests
Oral Presentations
Projects
Partner Work
Benchmark Exams
Video and internet resources
REQUIRED MATERIALS:Mathematics cadets are required to have the following materials with them during classes as directed:
One Quadrille Notebook (Graphing Notebook)
Several Pens, Pencils, and Erasers
Organizational Planner
1 box of Colored Pencils
Lined College Rule Notebook paper
2 Glue Sticks
Package of mini post it notes
Assigned Textbook with cover/ online access available
Scientific Calculator
Organizational Planner
Proper CACC Uniform of the Day
EXPECTED CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
We have four rules in Mathematics:
Be Responsible: Arrive to line up on time. Be prepared with all required materials and an attitude of willingness and ability to work
Be productive by accomplishing all assigned tasks when directed
Be respectful of yourselves, your peers, your teacher, and your classroom/school
Follow NVMI uniform and behavior policies: Honesty and polite is `a must.
REWARDS: Learning is the best reward for following these expectations. In addition to learning, we will reward cadets with merit points for exceptional performance.
CONSEQUENCES: When a cadet fails to follow class or NVMI expectations, there are three levels of consequences that will be implemented.
Level One interventions include, but are not limited to:
- Changing a cadet’s seat
- Counseling a cadet individually
- Calling the parent or guardian
- Sending a note to parents or guardians in the planner
- Giving positive reinforcement
- Giving a verbal cue/warning to redirect behavior
- Giving non-verbal cues to redirect behavior
- Assigning a peer mentor/monitor
- Reminding the cadet about class mode expectations
- Asking the cadet for suggestions about how the teacher can help change behaviors
Level Two interventions include, but are not limited to:
- Demerits (uniform violations, gum chewing, etc will not necessarily be given a warning)
- Teacher-run detention
- Parent Conference
- Cadet sent to another classroom
Level Three interventions include, but are not limited to:
- Parent invited to sit in class with cadet
- One or two-day class suspension; teacher meets with parent prior to cadet returning to class
ATTENDANCE AND TARDY AND MAKEUP WORK POLICY: Cadets are expected to be present on time each day, unless there is a compelling reason for the cadet to be absent or tardy. Work missed during excused absences and tardies can be made up. The time line to accomplish make up work will be equal to the amount of time the cadet was absent or tardy.
GRADING FORMULA: Grades in Mathematics will be based on organization of the Student Quadrille Notebook, tests, projects, presentations, vocabulary quizzes, essays, group projects, etc.
Grading Scale:
90-100 % = A
80-89 % = B
70-79 % = C
60 % and less = F
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Homework will be assigned 5 times each week.
- You will have a test at the end of every unit. You will be given a study guide at least one class prior to the test. You are expected to study and prepare for the test. In the chance that you do not pass the test, you can retake the test. The better grade will be entered into the grade book. The test can be retaken by appointment during Academic Support.
- Individual Quizzes will be given as appropriate and will NOT be a collaborative activity, unless noted otherwise.
- Daily, you will be evaluated on your active participation in class. You will have a daily warm up activity which must be completed in the warm up section of your notebook. All notes are recorded in your notebook and the notebook entries must be clearly labeled with the ENTRY #, TITLE/ASSIGMENT and DATE.
OFFICE HOURS: Office Hours, including homework help, are from 1530-17:30 daily in room 60.
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
NVMI has the responsibility to ensure that grades assigned are indicative of the knowledge and skill level of each student. Acts of academic dishonesty make it impossible to fulfill this responsibility, and they weaken our society.
NVMI Student Responsibilities
Students share the responsibility for maintaining academic honesty. Students are expected to:
- Refrain from acts of academic dishonesty.
- Refuse to aid or abet any form of academic dishonesty. That includes refraining from collaborative learning that goes beyond the defined scope as specified in class(es).
- Notify instructors and/or appropriate administrators about observed incidents of academic dishonesty.
Examples of Violations of Academic Honesty
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
Cheating
- Obtaining information from another student during an examination.
- Communicating information to another student during an examination.
- Knowingly allowing another student to copy one's own work.
- Offering another person's work as one's own.
- Taking an examination for another student or having someone take an examination for one's self.
- Sharing answers for a collaborative project and take-home examination unless specifically authorized by the instructor.
- Using unauthorized material during an examination.
- Altering a graded examination or assignment.
- Having another person or a company do the research, writing and/or rewriting of an assigned paper or report.
- Misreporting or altering the data in research projects.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is to present as one's own, the ideas, words, or creative product of another. Credit must be given to the source for direct quotations, paraphrases, ideas, and facts, which are not common knowledge. Plagiarism also includes using print, electronic, or other source material without acknowledgment or in any way that makes such material appear as one's own.
Other Dishonest Conduct
- Stealing or attempting to steal an examination or answer key.
- Stealing or attempting to change official academic records.
- Submitting all or part of the same works for credit in more that one course without consulting all instructors involved.
- Intentionally impairing the performance of other students and/or a faculty member, for example, by adulterating lab equipment, by creating a distraction meant to impair performance, or by theft or mutilation of library materials.
- Forging or altering attendance records.
Collusion
Collusion occurs when any student knowingly or intentionally helps another student perform an act of academic dishonesty. Collusion in an act of academic dishonesty will be disciplined in the same manner as the act itself.
Procedures for Dealing with Violations of Academic Honesty
In the case that a violation of academic honesty is suspected the Citizenship policies and procedures of NVMI shall be applied.
Action by the Instructor
- An instructor who has evidence that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred may, after discussing the incident with the student, take one or more of the following disciplinary actions:
- Issue an oral reprimand (for example, in cases where there is reasonable doubt that the student knew that the action violated the standards of academic honesty).
- Give the student an "F" grade, zero points, or a reduced number of points on all or part of a particular paper, project, or examination (for example, for a first time occurrence of a relatively minor nature).
- Assign an "F" for the course (for example, in cases where the dishonesty is more serious, premeditated, or a repeat offense).
- Assign between one and TEN demerits in accordance with the NVMI citizenship policies and procedures.
- For any incident of academic dishonesty which is sufficiently serious for the instructor to take disciplinary action which can lower the student's grade (for example, an "F" given for all or part of an assignment), the instructor shall report the incident to the Director of Instruction and Dean of Students.
Note: A grade of "F" assigned to a student for academic dishonesty is final and shall be placed on the transcript. Academic disciplinary actions taken by the instructor based on alleged cheating may be appealed as specified in the Citizenship Policy.
OUTLINE OF THE YEAR TOPICS AND MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
August and SeptemberStart and Finish Chapter 1, 2, and 3
Unit Exam
Begin Chapter 4 / October
Finish Chapter 4
Unit Exam
Begin Chapter 5
Quarter Exam
November
Finish Chapter 5
Unit Exam / December
Finish Chapter 6 and 7
Unit Exam
Semester Exam
January
Start and Finish Chapter 8
Unit Exam
Start Chapter 9 / February
Chapter 9
Unit Exam
March
Review Chapters 1, 2, and 3
Unit Exam
Quarter Exam / April
Review of Chapters 4, 5 and 6
May
Review of Chapters 7, 8, and 9
Semester Exam
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