welcome to 7th grade mathematics! sharon rice team 2

Welcome to 7th grade Mathematics!

Sharon Rice

Team 2

My credentials: 25th year of teaching. I hold a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at

Tyler. Lifetime Texas teaching credential. California Clear credential of Secondary math. C.L.A.D. credential. My family:

– I have a 16 year old son and a 7 year old daughter.– Married 25 years (this Thanksgiving).

Course description: Accelerated 7th grade Common Core Math What is Common Core? Understanding mathematics at the

conceptual basis – and well enough to use the concepts to solve real-life problems.

Our students will work in the 21st century marketplace – and we want them to be prepared for it! Many jobs require people to think, reason, and use technology wisely.

Common core math will not just require students to memorize and recite, but to evaluate and explore.

This class moves fast (hint: Accelerated). Some concepts will be similar to elementary school, but now the emphasis will be on using prior skills to solve and explain problems, as well as being able to defend answers.

Students who are successful will be able to take Integrated 1 in 8th grade. This course is the entry level high school course.

Let’s look at the Syllabus....

Classroom guidelines: Homework - is usually 5 problems or less. If a problem asks for an explanation, it should

be written in complete sentences. Each month students will check out a mini-

book to use for class and homework. It remains in their backpack at all times.

Accelerated Syllabus. Two-dimensional geometry Integers and rational numbers Similarity Rates, ratios, percents, and proportions Linear relationships Probability Three dimensional measurement Samples and populations Pythagorean theorem Exponential functions and radicals

Extra Resources... Regular red textbook On-line help to download practice and

even some videos. The codes are contained in each chapter of red textbook.

School-wide homework club -Tuesdays/Thursdays after school

Grades: Grades are posted weekly - here in

classroom. We send home grade reports for all

students at the 3rd week and the 7th week.

If you are concerned, check their grades online at any time at Parent connect.

Parent involvement.

It is very important to stay connected with your student’s education.– Talk to them.– Volunteer…– Nag. Nag. Nag…. It’s your job.– Call or email us if you need any assistance.– Donate small supplies for our team store.