• 7th Grade Math Syllabus

    2019 – 2020 School Year

    Teachers: Ms V Jones

    jonesve1@richmond.k12.ga.us

    Course Description

    In Grade 7, instructional time will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

    Textbook/Publisher

    Houghhton Mifflin Harcourt--- Go Math       Online textbook: my.hrw.com
    *Each lesson has a video tutorial with practice problems

    Requirements: Materials and Supplies

    Materials/Supplies: Students are required to bring the following items to class every day:

          • Pencils                         •  Composition notebook
          • 3 ring binder/Folder       • Math Workbook/Textbook
          • Notebook paper  

    Rules & Expectations

    Students are expected to come to class everyday prepared and ready to learn with a positive attitude. Students are required to act in a behavior conducive to learning, according to Richmond County code of conduct, and those rules established by Glenn Hills Middle School. If students are not able to follow the rules, they will be disciplined according to the steps and procedures detailed in the Student Handbook.

    Grading & Evaluation

    Tests/Projects 30%                               A  100–90

    Classwork  40%                                   B   89–80
    Quizzes   20%                                      C  79–70
    Homework  10%                                  F  69 and below
    Total 100%

    Classwork: Participation in class activities and class assignments are important to informally assess student learning and understanding. All students are expected to participate in class. Participating in note-taking is a part of the class experience. Students are expected to take notes in their composition notebooks/3-ring binder. The notes can be used on quizzes, only if kept in a composition notebook/3-ring binder.

    Projects: Students will be given projects periodically throughout the semester. Some of the projects include CCGPS tasks. Students will receive information on these projects as the date arises. Students will be given ample time to complete projects and in some cases, extra class time. Students will be graded on a rubric, which will communicate the expectations of the project and assess specific criteria of the assignment.

    Homework: Students will receive homework Monday-Thursday to enforce key math concepts. Students are expected to complete and turn in all homework in a timely manner. Homework is usually due the next day, unless otherwise specified by the teacher. In most cases, homework will be graded on effort and completion.

    Quizzes: A quizzes will be given periodically in preparation for the Unit test. They may or may not be announced and students are NOT allowed to use notes on their quiz.

    Tests: A test will be given at the conclusion of every Unit. Students will receive a study guide or have an in class review the day before the test, which will include sample test questions. Tests should be completed independently. Using notes, talking, or cheating during a test is NOT allowed. If a student is found doing such things, he/she will receive a ZERO on the test and can not make up the test.

    NOTE: All Assessments (test/quizzes) will stay inside of the classroom in the students’ folder. If a student is absent, he or she is able to make up missed quizzes or test.   

    Late/Make-Up Work

    If a student is in class, late work will not be accepted. In order to receive a grade, the student must stay after school for tutorial in which an alternative assignment may be completed. In the case of an absence, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain any missing tests or assignments

    Ways to Succeed in Math Class:

    • Students must complete the daily warm up. Warm ups are designed to be a review of previously learned concepts or a lead in to the current day’s lesson.
    • Students must take notes on new material and write examples of problems worked in class. Notes are a good tool to use when completing Independent Work or as a source for studying for exams.
    • Complete ALL homework assignments
    • Attend tutorials to build skills and confidence in math, as well as to get additional help
    • Always show your work; Participate in class; Respect teacher and classmates

     

    Thank you for sharing your student with me this year. I look forward to an awesome year of learning! If you have any questions or concerns at any time during the year, Please feel free to contact me at the email above.

     

    Please return this page to Ms. Jones

    I have read this course syllabus and will adhere to the rules and expectations in my math class.

     

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