COOPER MIDDLE SCHOOL
2011-2012 Math 7th Grade
Ms. Jenkins & Mr. Norbert Scott – 1st Nine Weeks Syllabus
Description: Mathematics: Applications and Connections, Course 2 is an on-level seventh grade course of study, with a curriculum that allows each student to deepen his or her understanding of the foundational concepts of Pre- Algebra and Geometry. This course also allows each student opportunities to explore linear relationships and functions. There is an emphasis on problem-solving and algebraic reasoning.
1st Semester Topics- Dates and Order of Topics are subject to change.
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Topic
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1 - 4
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Unit One: Dealing with Data
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Lesson One: Graphs and Data Analysis
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Lesson Two: Relationships Between Variables
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5 – 9
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Unit Two :Patterns and Relationships
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Lesson one: Algebraic Equations & Equations
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Lesson Two: Linear Equations & Relationships
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10 – 15
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Unit 3: Rational Reasoning
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Lesson One: Rational Numbers
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Lesson Two Linear Expressions & Equations
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16 – 18
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Unit Four: Flip, Slides and Turns
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Lesson one: Basic Constructions
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Lesson Two: Transformations
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Teacher Blogs:
http://cooperms.typepad/jenkins
http://cooperms.typepad/scott
Textbook Website: my.hrw.com
Homework tips, how to videos solving problems and various other resources are available on this site. User name: cstudents2 Password: cooper
GRADING PROCEDURE:
Classwork/Participation 30%
Tests/Projects 25%
Quizzes 20%
Homework ___________________________________________10%
Warm Ups ___________________________________________15%
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 74 – 79
D = 70 – 73
F = 69 or below
Quizzes and Tests:
Quizzes will be given during each unit with a comprehensive test at the end of each unit. Students will be given opportunities to make corrections on quizzes. Corrections must be done on another sheet of paper and attached to the original quiz with a statement explaining the solution to their mistake.
Homework:
Homework will be given most nights, sometimes on weekends. Homework is essential in allowing students to practice and more deeply understand procedures, methods and concepts learned in class,
Therefore, it must be turned in on time.
Class Assignments: Participation in class is essential to student learning as well as completing class assignments. In class teachers are able to present, clarify and restate new concepts and procedures so students should take full advantage of that portion of the lesson. Students should come to class prepared to learn DAILY, therefore, each student needs paper, pencils and an enclosed pencil sharpener. Students should not write in pen unless directed to do so.
Makeup Work:
Students have one day for each of the number of days missed from school to make up work while absent. It is the responsibility of the student to ask the teacher for any missed work and to make arrangements for making up a test. All tests must be made up. If a student knows that he/she will miss class for a school function, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignment from the teacher prior to the function.
Book Replacement Costs:
As you know each year, students lose, misplace, lend and borrow their textbooks. No matter the circumstance, meticulous records will be kept and any students who do not return their assigned text books at the end of the year will be fined the full replacement costs.
MATHEMATICS: Applications and Connections: Course 2 by Glencoe /2007 $51.00
Study Guide and Practice Workbook $10.00
Agenda $10.00
CONTACT:
Parents may contact us at: heather.jenkins@cobbk12.org or norbert.scott@cobbk12.org
