Mathematics 7, Sections 1 & 3 Home
Welcome to 7th Grade Math!
This pre-algebra course begins with an intensive review
and reinforcement of the student's basic math skill set. A
thorough understanding of basic math concepts along with computational
ease and accuracy are essential to a student's success in this first year
introduction to algebra basics. Beyond expanding their
knowledge of set theory and real number properties, students learn the
mechanics of simplifying, solving and graphing linear equations and
inequalities, systems of equations, and quadratic equations. Throughout
the course, students practice transferring these skills to solving real
world problems. Successful 7th grade performance prepares the
student for a more rigorous study of algebra in the 8th grade.
It is our expectation that students who have successfully completed the
school's accelerated math program will move into geometry in the 9th
grade.
Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Practice, assuming
underlying understanding, does make perfect. This said, students will
have homework every night and frequent formal and informal assessments.
One Individual unit test and one team test will occur during each unit and
will be cumulative in nature.
Requirements
Owing to the inherent rigor of the accelerated program, students must
keep up. While good attendance goes without saying, a student must always
come prepared with textbook, homework notebook, pencil and eraser.
Calculators are provided for in class work and are used selectively so as
not to compromise a student's own computation abilities.
Grading
Performance in 7th grade accelerated math is
evaluated as follows:
15%
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Homework/Homework Quizzes -- nightly homework
will be assigned and checked for completion and effort the next day. Homework
will be self-corrected in class. On an unannounced basis, I will be
checking for accuracy by giving a homework quiz. It is imperative that
students show all of their work in arriving at the solution to a
problem. "I did it in my head" will not be accepted.
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15%
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Team Tests and Quizzes-- Towards the end of the
unit a Team Test or Quiz will be given for students to work together, teach
each other, and gauge their own progress.
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50%
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Individual Tests and Quizzes -- a comprehensive
Test is given at the end of each unit chapter. Tests will be
cumulative in nature building upon earlier learned concepts in
addition to the material just studied.
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20%
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Participation Quizzes, Class Observation,
Audience Participation, Student Presentations, -- in order to maintain
a dynamic learning environment that is community-based, students need
to actively participate in daily class activities and discussions. Students along with
their team will be expected to present from time to time the material
they are learning or have learned.
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After-School Help
Introduction to algebra basics can be conceptually challenging. After-school
help is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
I urge students to take advantage of this time to clear up any difficulties
they may be experiencing. This is also a good chance to come in and work
on nightly homework with the benefit of the teacher's presence. I
am also available by appointment in the mornings.
Welcome to 7th Grade Math.
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