(1) The desire to achieve educational excellence is the driving force behind the Texas essential knowledge and skills for mathematics, guided by the college and career readiness standards. By embedding statistics, probability, and finance, while focusing on computational thinking, mathematical fluency, and solid understanding, Texas will lead the way in mathematics education and prepare all Texas students for the challenges they will face in the 21st century.
(2) The process standards describe ways in which students are expected to engage in the content. The placement of the process standards at the beginning of the knowledge and skills listed for each grade and course is intentional. The process standards weave the other knowledge and skills together so that students may be successful problem solvers and use mathematics efficiently and effectively in daily life. The process standards are integrated at every grade level and course. When possible, students will apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. Students will use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution. Students will select appropriate tools such as real objects, manipulatives, algorithms, paper and pencil, and technology and techniques such as mental math, estimation, number sense, and generalization and abstraction to solve problems. Students will effectively communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations such as symbols, diagrams, graphs, computer programs, and language. Students will use mathematical relationships to generate solutions and make connections and predictions. Students will analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas. Students will display, explain, or justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
(3) The primary focal areas in Grade 7 are number and operations; proportionality; expressions, equations, and relationships; and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of rational numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and communicate mathematical relationships, including number, geometry and measurement, and statistics and probability. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship results in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships, including equations and inequalities. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. While the use of all types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.
(4) Statements that contain the word “including” reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase “such as” are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(1) Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to:
(A) apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
(B) use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
(C) select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;
(D) communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate;
(E) create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas;
(F) analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas; and
(G) display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.
(2) Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use rational numbers in a variety of forms. The student is expected to extend previous knowledge of sets and subsets using a visual representation to describe relationships between sets of rational numbers.
(3) Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to add, subtract, multiply, and divide while solving problems and justifying solutions. The student is expected to:
(A) add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently; and
(B) apply and extend previous understandings of operations to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers.
(4) Proportionality. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and solve problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to:
(A) represent constant rates of change in mathematical and real-world problems given pictorial, tabular, verbal, numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations, including d = rt;
(B) calculate unit rates from rates in mathematical and real-world problems;
(C) determine the constant of proportionality (k = y/x) within mathematical and real-world problems;
(D) solve problems involving ratios, rates, and percents, including multi-step problems involving percent increase and percent decrease, and financial literacy problems; and
(E) convert between measurement systems, including the use of proportions and the use of unit rates.
(5) Proportionality. The student applies mathematical process standards to use geometry to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to:
(A) generalize the critical attributes of similarity, including ratios within and between similar shapes;
(B) describe π as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; and
(C) solve mathematical and real-world problems involving similar shape and scale drawings.
(6) Proportionality. The student applies mathematical process standards to use probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships. The student is expected to:
(A) represent sample spaces for simple and compound events using lists and tree diagrams;
(B) select and use different simulations to represent simple and compound events with and without technology;
(C) make predictions and determine solutions using experimental data for simple and compound events;
(D) make predictions and determine solutions using theoretical probability for simple and compound events;
(E) find the probabilities of a simple event and its complement and describe the relationship between the two;
(F) use data from a random sample to make inferences about a population;
(G) solve problems using data represented in bar graphs, dot plots, and circle graphs, including part-to-whole and part-to-part comparisons and equivalents;
(H) solve problems using qualitative and quantitative predictions and comparisons from simple experiments; and
(I) determine experimental and theoretical probabilities related to simple and compound events using data and sample spaces.
(7) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent linear relationships using multiple representations. The student is expected to represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations that simplify to the form y = mx + b.
(8) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop geometric relationships with volume. The student is expected to:
(A) model the relationship between the volume of a rectangular prism and a rectangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas;
(B) explain verbally and symbolically the relationship between the volume of a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas; and
(C) use models to determine the approximate formulas for the circumference and area of a circle and connect the models to the actual formulas.
(9) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to solve geometric problems. The student is expected to:
(A) solve problems involving the volume of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, rectangular pyramids, and triangular pyramids;
(B) determine the circumference and area of circles;
(C) determine the area of composite figures containing combinations of rectangles, squares, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, semicircles, and quarter circles; and
(D) solve problems involving the lateral and total surface area of a rectangular prism, rectangular pyramid, triangular prism, and triangular pyramid by determining the area of the shape’s net.
(10) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to use one-variable equations and inequalities to represent situations. The student is expected to:
(A) write one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems;
(B) represent solutions for one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities on number lines; and
(C) write a corresponding real-world problem given a one-variable, two-step equation or inequality.
(11) Expressions, equations, and relationships. The student applies mathematical process standards to solve one-variable equations and inequalities. The student is expected to:
(A) model and solve one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities;
(B) determine if the given value(s) make(s) one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities true; and
(C) write and solve equations using geometry concepts, including the sum of the angles in a triangle, and angle relationships.
(12) Measurement and data. The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to:
(A) compare two groups of numeric data using comparative dot plots or box plots by comparing their shapes, centers, and spreads;
(B) use data from a random sample to make inferences about a population; and
(C) compare two populations based on data in random samples from these populations, including informal comparative inferences about differences between the two populations.
(13) Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one’s life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor. The student is expected to:
(A) calculate the sales tax for a given purchase and calculate income tax for earned wages;
(B) identify the components of a personal budget, including income; planned savings for college, retirement, and emergencies; taxes; and fixed and variable expenses, and calculate what percentage each category comprises of the total budget;
(C) create and organize a financial assets and liabilities record and construct a net worth statement;
(D) use a family budget estimator to determine the minimum household budget and average hourly wage needed for a family to meet its basic needs in the student’s city or another large city nearby;
(E) calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings; and
(F) analyze and compare monetary incentives, including sales, rebates, and coupons.
MONDAY – READING STAAR TEST
Tuesday – Friday we will be working on STAAR Math prep by spiraling back and reviewing all skills taught this year. STAAR math is on May 3rd. Students will be able to create a brain dump from memory to use on the day of the test. Encourage them to continue to study it!
We will finish the last of financial literacy on Monday and Tuesday. We will then be starting the year-end review for the STAAR test (May 3rd). Students will take the FINAL BRAIN DUMP TEST on Friday, April 21st.
This week we will cover data and statistics. Students will also have a brain dump quiz on Friday over the ENTIRE BRAIN DUMP.
3-27-23 dependent and independent
3-28-23 populations and samples
3-29-23 population inferences
3-30-23 interpreting bar graphs
3-31-23 STAAR review
Students will need to recall from memory brain dump squares 1-6. A copy of this can be found in GC.
My class has been invited to prevent for Global Student Showcase at the Digital Citizenship Summit on April 4th. This will be a 30-minute online event (ZOOM) where students will present using good digital citizenship while using AI. Students were able to pick partner pairs and have been assigned a slide in Canva to create for the presentation. They are able to come to my room at 7:30 on Tuesday-Thursday next week to work on the presentation. They will also do a practice round on April 3rd before they present. If you do not want your child to participate please email me ASAP.
ALSO..If your child is in 8th-period study hall, I will have them start reporting to Ms. Broussard’s 8th-period class starting April 3rd. This will be an opportunity to spiral and review all the TEKS taught this year. Being in an advanced class we covered ALOT of skills at a fast pace. The class will be designed to review and practice the skills. Please email me if you have any questions. Students who are in the TMSCA class that period will also be doing the review.
Monday – Intro to Probability
Tuesday – Sample Spaces
Wednesday – experimental and theoretical probability
Thursday – simulation and prediction
Friday – STAAR question review spiral
Monday – Go over the test review on volume from Friday
Tuesday – Test
Wednesday – Test finish and correct
Thursday – Online new STAAR question types
Friday – Online new STAAR question types
Students will be bringing home a letter for the year-end field trip requirements on Monday. Please sign and return ASAP.
Monday – Brain Dump pass out and discuss – online STAAR practice review for Benchmark
Tuesday – Online STAAR practice review for Benchmark
Wednesday – READING BENCHMARK
Thursday – MATH BENCHMARK
Friday – volume review
STUDENTS RECEIVED A BRAIN DUMP THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO RECREATE AND USE ON THE MATH STAAR TEST. THIS IS A HELPFUL TOOL FOR RULES THEY LEARNED IN 6TH GRADE. WE WILL HAVE SEVERAL QUIZZES AND A TEST ON THEM RECREATING THIS FROM MEMORY. THEY CAN ALSO FIND THIS IN GC UNDER “EOY BRAIN DUMP”.
Row 1 quiz 3-24-23
Row 1 and 2 quiz 3-31-23
Monday – Holiday
Tuesday – Volume of a prism
Wednesday – Quiz on the volume of a prism
Thursday – Volume of a rectangular pyramid
Friday – Volume of a triangular pyramid
Monday – nets/surface area
Tuesday – the surface area of prisms
Wednesday – quiz on the surface area of prisms
Thursday – the surface area of pyramids
Friday – test review for surface area
Any student who did not finish test corrections today will need to come in at 7:30 Monday to finish.
Monday – Test Review
Tuesday – Test Review
Wednesday – TEST
Thursday – Introduction to 3D shapes
Friday – Surface Area of nets