Seventh grade mathematics is a curriculum focused on problem solving and critical thinking to prepare students for Pre-Algebra. In this course students will:
- Identify, describe, and analyze functional relationships between two variables.
- Write and solve two-step equations with one variable using number sense, using properties of operation and the properties of equality.
- Model, write, solve, and graph one-step linear inequalities with one variable.
- Compare and order positive and negative rational numbers.
- Build and recognize models of perfect squares to find square roots.
- Demonstrate the concept of ratio and proportion with models.
- Solve problems using ratios, proportions, percents, and order of operations.
- Classify regular and irregular geometric figures.
- Identify and analyze angles cut by a transversal.
- Identify geometric transformations on the coordinate plane.
- Develop and apply formulas for perimeter, circumference, and area.
- Compare, translate, and interpret displays of data.
- Determine probability and compute modes of central tendency.
Pre-Algebra 7th grade Honor Class
Pre-Algebra is a rigorous curriculum focused on problem solving and critical thinking to prepare students for high school Algebra I. In this course students will:
- Use addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division with whole numbers, rational numbers and integers to solve a variety of problems.
- Use symbols, words and/or graphs to model and solve linear equations on a number line and on a coordinate plane.
- Differentiate between the use of exponential notation and scientific notation to represent large numbers and numbers less than one.
- Use geometric properties to classify a variety of solid figures.
- Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
- Differentiate between volume and surface area and apply to real-life situations.
- Use formulas, ratio and proportions, and a variety of problem-solving techniques to solve application problems.
- Justify the use of a bar graph, stem-and-leaf plot, box plot, line graph, histogram, circle graph or scatterplot to display collected data.
- Provide evidence to support the use of a specific measure of central tendency to describe a set of data.