1. W ELCOME TO W ALNUT S PRINGS M IDDLE S CHOOL C URRICULUM N IGHT Stephen Smalley 7 th Grade Math smalleys@wcsoh.org

2. C URRICULUM Core Math 7 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 (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

3. G RADING Grading will reflect the level of mathematical knowledge acquired by each student. To reflect the level of student mastery, the majority of a student’s grade will be comprised of the Individual Test average. Homework 10% Participation 5% Team Tests 15% Individual Tests 70%

4. T ARGET S HEET

5. College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM)- Course 2 To access the Online Textbook go to http://sm1162.textbooks.cpm.org Students will receive ebook logins Friday. Email me with your child's first and last name if you would like to have the login.

6. The introduction: gets students active motivates learning is often a challenge Anatomy of a Lesson

7. Conceptual Development: Moves students from concrete to abstract. When appropriate, uses manipulatives such as algebra tiles. Incorporates problem- based learning. Uses a structured approach. Anatomy of a Lesson

8. Math Notes boxes contain: a summary of concepts. formal definitions. solved examples.

9. Homework Homework includes: Fewer problems allow for more concentration and perseverance. processing of current lessons. distributed practice of previous work. fluency with skills. extensions and applications of problem solving.

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20. T HANK YOU FOR COMING ! Stephen Smalley smalleys@wcsoh.org What can you do?  Offer your support and encouragement  Ask about Weekly Target Sheet  Check homework log  Check Power School regularly  Contact me if you have questions.  Checkout the Parent Guide on the Online Textbook