The 7Th Grade Math Curriculum Will Include

7th Grade Math Course Syllabus 2011 – 2012

Welcome to Prairie Vista Middle School! I am glad to have you in my class this year! Please read the information below carefully with your parents. It will provide you with the information and tools needed for you to be successful in 7th Grade Math.

The 7th Grade Math curriculum will include:  Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions, decimals, and integers  Comparing and ordering fractions, decimals, percents, and integers  Squares and square roots Materials Needed:  Probability and statistics  Composition notebook (no spiral)  Graphs  PENCILS!!!  Ratios, rates, and proportions  Erasers  Geometry  Notebook paper  Problem solving  Colored pencils  Glue stick Textbooks: We will utilize a class set of textbooks as well as the online textbook. Students will not be issued a math textbook to take home unless one is requested by the student’s parent.

Accessing the Online Textbook: Go to: http://mhln.com Click on the “For Students” button. For the 7th grade textbook, enter the following Class Code: MAC2TX07 Click on Glencoe Texas Mathematics, Course 2 (c) 2007

POLICIES

Daily Assignments: Expect to have a math assignment nearly every day. Practice is an essential component in mastering the skills they are taught in class. Students are typically given some time in class to work on the assignment. Assignments become homework if they are not completed in class. Assignments will be reviewed and discussed at the beginning of class the following day. *Remember: All assignments are listed on the class website.*  Missing Work: Reports will be posted weekly. It is the student’s responsibility to manage their missing assignments. Missing assignments are recorded as a zero in the grade book until they are submitted.  Extra copies: If a student loses a printed assignment, they should print a new copy from the class website or make other arrangements with the teacher. Extra copies of printed assignments are intended for absent students.

Interactive Notebooks: The purpose of the Interactive Notebook is to let you be a creative, independent thinker and writer. Interactive notebooks will be used for class notes, assignments, as well as for other activities where you will be asked to express your own ideas and process the information presented in this class. Cornell Notes will be required in this notebook. A Notebook Evaluation Sheet will be provided periodically to conduct Notebook Checks. These count as daily grades and will require an evaluation component from the student, teacher, and parent. Please see the Interactive Notebook Acknowledgement for more detailed information. Grades:  All grades will be updated by 8:00 am on Monday mornings.  Check Family Access at least weekly.  Current averages will be given to students once per week. Grades will be comprised of: 50% Major Grades: Summative Learning Grades – Minimum 3 per six weeks:  Tests/CBAs  Projects 50% Minor Grades: Formative Learning Grades – Minimum 10 per six weeks:  Class work/homework  Notebook checks  Homework Quizzes  Vocabulary Quizzes

Late Work: A detailed Late Work Policy is available on the school website.

Cheating & Plagiarism: A detailed policy is available on the school website.

Failed Assignments: Students may improve any graded assignment below 70 by correcting the problems they missed, according to teacher-specified requirements. An Error Analysis form is required for correcting assignments.

TUTORIALS

Math tutorials are available before school, during W.I.N. periods, and after school. Tutorial schedules vary, so please check the class website for the week’s tutorial times before planning to attend.

DISCIPLINE & INCENTIVES

PBIS: This class will adhere to the guidelines and expectations set forth in the PVMS PBIS Syllabus.

Incentives: A variety of incentives will be utilized at the teacher/class level, grade level, and school level.

OTHER INFORMATION

Class Website: www.emsisd.com/kkinder Our class website contains a wealth of information and resources to ensure your success including (but not limited to): assignments, due dates, extra credit, homework help, games, class syllabus, bell schedules, and more!!!

Contacting the Teacher: If you have any questions or concerns or would like to schedule a conference, email is the preferred and fastest method for reaching me, though I will return both emails and phone calls within 24 hours. Email: [email protected] Telephone: (817) 847-9210 Edmodo: http://edmodo.com Conference Period: 7th (2:10 – 2:55 pm)

It is a privilege to work with you, and I am looking forward to a fantastic year in math! I value the student- parent-teacher relationship, so please let me know if there is ever anything you need or anything I can do to assist you. – Keeley Kinder STUDENT INFORMATION MATH – MRS. KINDER (To be completed by parent/guardian and RETURNED TO MRS. KINDER!!!)

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