7+Mathematics+Outline

Strathcona- Tweedsmuir School //Mathematics 7 Course Outline// **//2009 - 2010// ** Mrs. M. Bartoshyk //bartosm@sts.ab.ca//  Ø Use mathematics confidently to solve problems Ø Communicate and reason mathematically Ø Appreciate and value mathematics Ø Commit to lifelong learning ==Ø Become mathematically literate and use mathematics to contribute to society == == Upon completion of this program, students should have developed a positive attitude toward mathematics and have a base of knowledge and skills related to NUMBERS, PATTERNS and RELATIONS, SHAPES and SPACE, and STATISTICS and PROBABILITY. == Students should: Ø Exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics Ø Engage in and persevere in mathematical tasks and projects Ø Contribute to mathematical discussions Ø Take risks in performing mathematical tasks Ø Exhibit curiosity Ø Show enjoyment of mathematical experiences
 * Course Overview: ** The main goals of the Grade 7 Mathematics program are to prepare students to:

Unit Tests: 45% Quizzes: 15% Assignments: 25% Final Exam 15%
 * Evaluation: ** Course work will be evaluated as follows:

Students will be expected to keep neat, organized, and up-to-date notes. A binder will be necessary to store quizzes, tests, assignments, and handouts. Notes will be checked routinely the first term. Students should have a BASIC SCIENTIFIC calculator for each class. It is not recommended for Grade 7 students to use graphing calculators. During the course of the school year, Grade 7 students will all participate in the Canadian National Mathematics League competition. Resources for preparation for this contest will be provided by their math teacher. Based on their results on this contest, students may be invited to prepare for and write the Gauss contest.
 * Homework: ** Homework is an essential component of learning mathematics. It will help to reinforce concepts and allow students to apply skills to a variety of problems. Students should expect that homework will be assigned daily. Completion of homework is mandatory.
 * Extra Help: ** Students should seek assistance as soon as questions arise. Extra help is readily available before school, at lunch on a drop-in basis and upon request. Teachers may also schedule regular tutorial sessions.
 * Resources: //Math Links 7:// **// McGraw-Hill Ryerson //
 * Materials: **// pencils, erasers, ruler, binder //**, **// calculator, large coil notebook //
 * Technology ** : Students are encouraged to use their laptop to support them in their learning of mathematics. The Internet will be used with a variety of applications to complement the course. However, it will be compulsory for students to learn and demonstrate proper notation using pencil and paper.
 * Mathematics Contest Opportunities: **

· 40 multiple choice questions · Calculators are permitted <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· 30 minutes || Wednesday, May 10, 2010 || <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· 25 multiple choice questions <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Calculators are allowed <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· 1 hour || Tuesday, February 23, 2010 ||
 * ** Canadian National Mathematics League ** (CNML)
 * ** Gauss Contests **

**Course Content**
*Detailed Unit Outlines will be provided at the start of each unit and will give information about topics, required homework and quiz/test timing. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> Cartesian plane Distance from points on a Cartesian Plane Graph linear relations Transformations
 * 1. **** Coordinate and Design **

Place value Rounding decimals Estimating decimals Operations with decimals Positive Exponents Scientific Notation Metric System Using order of operations
 * 2. **** Working with Decimals **


 * 3. **** Two-Dimensional Geometry  **

Geometric Constructions
Types of angles Bisectors Triangle names Area and perimeter of Triangles Area and Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles Area and perimeter of Parallelograms Explore pi Circumference Area of a circle


 * 4. **** Integers **

What are Integers?
Ordering Integers Physical representation of Integers Operations with Integers Order of operations with Integers

What is an equation? Equations vs. expressions Equations using variables Modeling solutions with concrete materials Solving equations algebraically
 * 5. **** From Arithmetic to Algebra **

Divisibility Rules Operations with fractions Numbers as products of prime numbers Greatest Common Factor Least Common Multiple
 * 6. **** Fractions **

Fraction, decimal, percent conversions Sales tax and discounts Percent increase and decrease Probability experiments Independent events
 * 7. **** Percent **
 * 8. **** Probability **

Median and mean and mode Measures of data distribution Circle graphs <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">
 * 9. **** Data Management **