Math Orientation

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Math Orientation

• 7th Grade
• There are things which seem incredible to most
  men who have not studied Mathematics. Archimedes
  of Syracus (287-212 B. C. E)
• "It is not certain that everything is uncertain."
  Blaise Pascal

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Note Taking
DATE DAY OF THE WEEK
WRITING MATH

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Notes Grade Every Chapter Test Use With Quizzes
Only Date Day of the Week Writing on Left Math
Coinciding on Right Must have Notes for EVERY
School Day Absent Get Notes!!!
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Binder/Notes Rubric
Dates in Order 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
Day of the Week 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
Complete/Accurate/Neat Written Notes 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
Complete/Accurate Coinciding Math 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
All sections are organized 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
Complete Coinciding Math 1 2 3 4 Incomplete partially complete 90 complete 100 complete
Total Points 24100
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Class Rules

• - respect ourselves, others, and our space.
• - take responsibility for our learning.
• - hold ourselves accountable for our decisions
  and actions.
• - encourage others to take responsibility for
  their learning.
• - work with others as a team to achieve.
• - actively participate in classroom routines.

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Materials

• 1 in. blue 3-ring binder (5)
• Binder Tab Dividers
• Calculator TI-30XIIS
• Ruler
• Protractor
• Compass
• 2 Sharpened Pencils
• 1 Red Pen
• Sharpener
• 1 Blue Spiral
• Dry Erase Marker (BLACK)
• Sharpened colored pencils

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Grades

• Participation 10
• Homework/In class 10
• Word Problems 25
• Quizzes 25
• Assessments 30
• Total of 312 points for promotion!!!

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Extra-Credit

• www.Sadlier-oxford.com
• Skills Update Printable Worksheets
• 5 pnts for 100 - maximum 4 sheets per quarter
  only if NO MSGs
• Redo Tests (TBA)

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Expressions and Equations Work with radicals
and integer exponents. Understand the
connections between proportional relationships,
lines, and linear equations. Analyze and solve
linear equations and pairs of simultaneous
linear equations.
Functions Define, evaluate, and compare
functions. Use functions to model relationships
between quantities.
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Geometry Understand congruence and similarity
using physical models, transparencies, or
geometry software. Understand and apply the
Pythagorean Theorem. Solve real-world and
mathematical problems involving volume of
cylinders, cones and spheres.
Statistics and Probability Investigate patterns
of association in bivariate data.
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• Performance Assessments
• LearnZillion

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Important Websites

• http//www.mathematics201.com/index.html
• https//parent.cps.k12.il.us/pc/default.aspx