Welcome to my Math 7 class!

Milnor Public School

Syllabus for Semester 1 for Math 7

Submitted by: Greg Yale

 

1)      Review of basic concepts of Number Sense, Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking: (3 weeks)

Describe patterns, Variables and Expressions, Powers and Exponents, Order of Operations, Equations and Mental Math, Perimeter and Area, Steps for Problem Solving

2)      Operations with Decimals: (4 weeks)

Comparing decimals, Ordering, Rounding, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Decimals, Scientific Notation, Measuring in the Metric System, Converting in the Metric System

3)      Data and Statistics: (4 weeks)

Mean, Median and Mode, Bar Graphs and Line Graphs, Stem-and-Leaf Plots, Box-and-Whiskers Plots, Histograms

4)      Number Patterns and Fractions: (4 weeks)

Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Factor, Equivalent Fractions, Least Common Multiple, Mixed Numbers, Improper Fractions, Converting Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions

5)      Fraction Operations: (3 weeks)

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Decimals, Measuring in Custom Units, Converting using Custom Units

6)      Integers: (3 weeks)

Comparing and Ordering, Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers, Rational Numbers, The Distributive Property and the Cartesian (Rectangular) Coordinate Plane

 

Grading will be by Category:

            Homework                  25%

            Quizzes                        25%

            Tests                            50%

Grading Scale

94-100                                     A

87-93                                       B

80-86                                       C

70-79                                       D

Below 70                                 F

 

Classroom Rules:

1)      I will attempt to treat you with the utmost respect, and I expect you to treat me with respect in return.

2)      With your help, we will try to eliminate controllable distractions.

3)      No food or drinks will be allowed. Water in a sealed container is the only exception to this rule.

4)      Chewing gum will be acceptable, as long as you find a trash receptacle for it and the wrapper when you are done. When I find gum wrappers or gum in inappropriate places, this privilege will be eliminated.

 

I am pleased that you have chosen to take this class. I hope that you are prepared to work. I can’t make the material easy for you, but I will try everything I can think of to help you. If you are willing to make the effort, I believe that you will find that you can be successful. Some may not completely understand every single thing we do, but all should see improvement in their understanding. For the most part, Math is a sequential subject, so my goal is to keep everyone moving down the path, no matter where you started!