7th Grade/Mathematics Syllabus

Course: 7th Grade Mathematics

Grading Period: 3rd Nine Weeks (January 7– March 8)

Instructor: Mr. G. Mitchell

Email: gmitchell@madison-schools.com

School Statement:The goal of each educator at Shirley D. Simmons Madison Middle School is to improve the lives of children and continuously strive to seek out new ways to improve instructions and equip children with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to exceed their individual goals. It is also our goal to create a warm and positive climate in each classroom by identifying and considering students’ needs and interests. Everyone needs to succeed. In order to take the kinds of risks necessary to learn and grow, our students must perceive that success is within their reach. It is our greatest challenge to start with them wherever they are—and that is likely to be different from one child to another.

Course Description/ Overview:

Mississippi educators have joined a national movement to adopt common standards and assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Currently, standards for what students should know and be able to do vary among states, as does the difficulty of the assessments used to determine whether students are meeting those standards. Common standards allow for collaboration among states on best practices and professional development.

Common Core will provide an opportunity to prepare Mississippi students for college and workforce expectations. It will ensure that all students, no matter where they live, have internationally benchmarked standards and assessments that are clear and understandable and consistent.

The Standards set requirements not only for English Language Arts (ELA) but also for literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and technical subjects. Students must learn to read, write, speak, listen and use language effectively in a variety of content areas. Reading skills are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language. Text complexity and critical reading of informational text are the heart of ELA standards

Common Core (7th Grade/Mathematics) State Standards:District Required & Suggested Books: The district has supplied us with a class set for these books. Through a collaborative effort the entire faculty and staff will hold students accountable for required reading. For extra reading at home, you may purchase your own copy of these books from one of the local book stores.

We are also implementing the CPM(College Preparatory Mathematics) program. This program involves students being able to work in teams to investigate concepts.

The chapters we will be discussing during these 9 weeks are:

Chapter 5 continued: Probability and Problem SolvingChapter 6: Solving Inequalities and EquationsChapter 7: Proportions and Percents

Standards:

7.SP.8a. Understand that, just as with simple events, the probability of a compound event is the fraction of outcomes in the sample space for which the compound event occurs.7.SP.8b. Represent sample spaces for compound events using methods such as organized lists, tables and tree diagrams. For an event described in everyday language (e.g., “rolling double sixes”), identify the outcomes in the sample space which compose the event.7.SP.8c. Design and use a simulation to generate frequencies for compound events. For example, use random digits as a simulation tool to approximate the answer to the question: If 40% of donors have type A blood, what is the probability that it will take at least 4 donors to find one with type A blood?7.EE.3. Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Apply properties of operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies. For example: If a woman making $25 an hour gets a 10% raise, she will make an additional 1/10 of her salary an hour, or $2.50, for a new salary of $27.50. If you want to place a towel bar 9 3/4 inches long in the center of a door that is 27 1/2 inches wide, you will need to place the bar about 9 inches from each edge; this estimate can be used as a check on the exact computation.7.EE.4b. Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make, and describe the solutions.7.EE.4a. Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q, and r are specific rational

numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach. For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?7.RP.2c. Represent proportional relationships by equations. For example, if total cost t is proportional to the number n of items purchased at a constant price p, the relationship between the total cost and the number of items can be expressed as t = pn.7.RP.2d. Explain what a point (x, y) on the graph of a proportional relationship means in terms of the situation, with special attention to the points (0, 0) and (1, r) where r  is the unit rate.7.RP.3. Use proportional relationships to solve multistep ratio and percent problems. Examples: simple interest, tax, markups and markdowns, gratuities and commissions, fees, percent increase and decrease, percent error.

Homework Help: Students and parents may access my website through the school’s webpage. There I have listed helpful websites as well as a Watch and Learn section, where I explain problems encountered in class as an extra resource for students who may be struggling or finding difficulty with a concept. Materials: Computer and Flash Drive

Instructional Method: The textbook and vocabulary will be assigned to correlate with the standards of this course. Handouts will be provided to supplement the text. Topics will be introduced through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities in order to meet the need of every child. Small and large groups will also be used to assist each student. The final grade for this class will be given on the basis of the degree and quality of the following:

Homework Independent Class Assignments Major Projects Skill Quizzes/ AR Quizzes Exams Group Work

Missed Work: If a student is absent, the deadline for missed work is equal to the number of days missed plus one day. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what assignments he/she has missed upon returning to school. If a child fails to turn in an assignment, he /she will receive morning or lunch detention to complete the assignment.

66% Major Tests & Projects34% Class Assignments/ Homework/ Quizzes/ Agenda- Organizational Skills

Grading System

A…90-100B…80-89C...70-79D…65-69F…0-64I… IncompleteNG… No Grade

Supplies Needed:2- 1 Subject Notebooks2-Folders with pocketsAt least 2 Pencils/ Enclosed Pencil Sharpener (No Pens!!!)HighlighterColored pencils

Major Exams:  Week Subject

January 25th Test 5 Assessment

February 15th Test 6 Assessment

March 5th Test 7 Assessment

Note: Test dates are subject change. Quizzes will be given between assessments. Quizzes will be given weekly.

Parental Involvement:As parents, you have a significant and long-lasting effect on your child’s growth and development as readers and learners. The success of my effort as a teacher involves you, the parent. Here are some ideas and suggestions you may wish to consider for the success of your child.

Choose a family reading topic of the month, such as “Sports Stories” or “Mysteries.” Following up by talking about what you have read.

Check out taped books from the library and listen to them with your child. Check your child’s online grades on Active Parent and the teacher’s website to

monitor your child’s progress and upcoming activities/ assignments. Check for AR Alert on a biweekly basis to make sure that your child is meeting

his/her reading goal for the nine weeks. Please sign and return all forms to the teacher.

Pick a current event in a science or math related topic to discuss during family time.

Classroom Norms

Be respectful towards the teacher, substitute teacher, and classmates. Follow directions when given. Be in your seat when the bell rings. Bring all books and materials to class daily. Sit in your assigned seat daily.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Raise your hand before speaking. No talking across the classroom. No eating, drinking, or gum chewing in the classroom. Do not groom (comb/brush your hair or put on make-up) in the classroom.

Consequences

Warnings (1st& 2nd) Teacher / Student Conference Silent Detention (Lunch) Call Parent Refer to counselor Refer to the administrator - Based on the teacher’s discretion, a child may

be immediately referred to administration in lieu of any of the above consequences.

Positive Behavior Rewards

• Educational Games• Snacks• Homework Passes• Positive Notes or Phone Calls• Fun Center Time

Daily Classroom Procedures

Enter and exit the classroom in an orderly manner. You will exit by rows daily and pick up all trash off the floor before leaving.

Sharpen your pencil before class starts. If you are not at the pencil sharpener when the bell sounds, you should be in your

seat. Have your notebook and pencils on the desk before the class begins. All assignments must be written in pencil. Check the Falcon’s Nest for the “Bell Ringer” activity each day and start as soon

as possible. It is a timed activity (5-8 minutes). Participate in daily group activities and follow group and classroom rules. All test documents will remain in a folder kept on file. Head all papers on the right hand side- Full Name, Date, Period, and Skill. No

paper will be graded without a heading. Class assignments and homework activities must be placed in the appropriate

trays- 1st period, 2nd period, 3rd period, etc. If you are absent due to an illness or a school function, you are responsible for obtaining your assignments before or after you return. There will be no exceptions.

Do not leave the classroom without the teacher’s permission and a hall pass. The quiet signal for my class is when I raise my right hand. When you go to the library, restroom, or cafeteria, walk to the right side of the

hallway. Please use your quiet voice. While in the library, the librarian will notify me if there are any problems. The principal or librarian has the right to cancel your library privileges.

After carefully reading this course syllabus, please sign and return this form to (Mr. Mitchell). Your child is required to keep the course syllabus in his/her folder.

My child and I have read this syllabus and have accepted all terms.

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