Purpose of the Course
The purpose of the 7th and 8th grade curriculum is to show that students have mastered the necessary skills to transition into the final benchmarks that are mandated by the state. Students will have a variety of math topics to engage them in critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and computational thinking. They will investigate the role that math plays in our everyday lives and demonstrate how math can be used for more than just worksheets and tests. Students will have the opportunity to share ideas, collaborate with other students, develop and analyze algorithms, and develop the critical thinking skill that will help them succeed in the real world.
Instructional Philosophy
Students are expected to engage in a variety activities that promote mathematical thinking including small groups, speaking to the class, problem-based learning, vocabulary development and study groups. We will incorporate technology into some lessons to enhance learning. Students are encouraged to participate. Students have the right to be wrong. It is completely acceptable for students to explore correct solutions as well as incorrect solutions so they can justify their own answers while decoding and correcting their own work as well as others.
Course Standards 1. Numbers, Number Sense, and Operations
These are basic number functions including decimal, fractional, and percent problems as well as rational vs. irrational numbers. |
| 2. Measurement. |
| 3. Geometry |
| 4. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra |
| 5. Data Analysis and Probability |
*See the Academic Content Standards Booklet for more information.
In order to strengthen the above curricular areas, student will also incorporate mathematical processes and knowledge to solve problems. Students will apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques, and communicate mathematical ideas.
