Syllabus Math 7th

Unit One—Integers
Comparing and ordering
Powers of ten
Modeling use on number line
All operations
Order of operations
Divisibility Tests
Factors
Exponents

Unit Two —Decimals
Place value
Comparing and ordering
Rounding
Money
All operations

Unit Three—Fractions/ Decimals/ Percents
Comparing and ordering
Equivalent Fractions
Improper Fractions
Converting between each form
All operations with fractions
Percents

Unit Four— Ratios and Proportions
Proportional Relationships
Directly Proportional
Inversely Proportional
Ratios and rates (including unit rates)
Scale and scale drawing
Solving proportions in a problem situation

Unit Five Patterns, Relations and Functions
Arithmetic Sequences
Patterns and sequences
Matching equations and word problems

Unit Six —Algebra equations
Writing equations
Solving Equations
Hands-on equations
Positive and negative solutions
Properties of Operations

Unit Seven—Geometry in the plane
Two- and three-dimensional figures
Polygons (Triangles, Quadrilaterals, ..)
Circle
Similar figures
Ordered pairs and graphing
Graphing equations
Dilation, Reflection, Rotation, Translation
Angles
Parallels
Classifying Triangles
Square and square-root
Generating formulas

Unit Eight—Measurement
Perimeter, circumference
Area
Volume
Angles

Unit Nine—Probability and Statistics
Sample spaces
Simple and independent events
Inferences
Mean, median, mode, and range
Graphing data
Choosing the appropriate graph
Interpreting graphs

Unit Ten—After TAKS
Scientific notation
Pythagorean Theorem
Solving word problems
Roman Numbers

Why should you be learning all of this material? :
1. This material is important because you will be applying it to real life.
2. We will be using examples of real things that you may or may not have already done in your life.

How will you be learning this material? :
1. Through fun lessons that keep you involved.
2. You will have notes to take, but you will also be doing projects, to help you and your fellow students.
3. Daily homework assignments will also be given in order for you to practice that days material and so that you may reflect on what you learned.
4. Some of the projects will be done in groups, as well as some of the in class activities. I want you to be able to figure some things out for yourselves using prior knowledge and knowledge that you have gained in this class.

Grading policy
Grading policy is subject to requirements quoted in the LISD handbooks.

Tests will fall every Friday.

Quizzes may be administered at any time and may or may not be announced.
All tests and quizzes must be corrected and placed in your binder by the following Monday. Corrected Math binders will be checked at this time as well.

Homework assignments are posted on the board and will be turned in at the beginning of the next class.

The average of all daily work (Drills/DCR, homework and assignments) will be counted as 50% of your six- weeks grade.
The average of all test work (exams, labs, quizzes) will be counted as 50% of your six -weeks grade.
Your six - weeks Math binder has a weight of a test grade each time that it is checked. It will be checked at the end of every six weeks.
A maximum of 100 pts. may be gained on each daily assignment with regard to percent correct and complete.
A maximum of 100 pts. may be gained on each test assignment.
Any assignment not received at collection but still on that same day will be reduced by 10 points.
Any assignment received the following day will be reduced by 10 points.
All work will be completed satisfactorily at my discretion.
My grading policy is subject to change according to the policy of the School District.

Attendance Policy:
Regular school attendance is essential for the student to make the most of his/her education-to benefit from teacher-led activities, to build each day’s learning on the previous days, and to grow as an individual.

Attendance is important. You’re in class every day to learn, keep up with class assignments, pass your classes, and prepare for state mandate tests.
A student is required to attend all class meetings. If a class is missed the student is held responsible for the full requirements of the class.
Students lose credit automatically after the 8th absence (excused or unexcused. There is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence. Both will be counted equally.

Please be aware of two very important rules:
1. A student absent from school for any reason, upon returning school, must bring a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for absence. An absence slip will be required to return to class.
2. The student has to make up work missed due to any absence within two school days.