Mathematics Grade 7 (2018-19)

Teacher: Mr. Atiq Hussain (​ahussain@abaoman.org​); Mr. Pete Lawton (​plawton@abaomon.org​);

Mr. Tahir Khanzadah (​tkhanzadah@abaoman.org​)

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! You are now enrolled in an exciting and interesting course where you will discover
that mathematics is all around you.

To be successful in your studies, you will need a consistent effort and positive attitude. Participate in class work, work well
with peers, willingness to help others and be helped, ask questions, come for help if needed and be in charge of your own
learning and progress. In order to produce your best work, you need to know what to expect from this class. These
expectations match the ABA Values: Communication, Diversity, Inquiry, Integrity, Knowledge, Open-Mindedness,
Reflection, Thinking, & Willingness to Take Risks.

ManageBac

ManageBac will be the main portal for information including; Scope and Sequence, Unit Planners, Upcoming Cumulative
Tests and Assessments, and records of grades. Information about the units will be edited and updated as we move along
through the year.

Course Topics

This course will cover a variety of topics in mathematics some of which have been covered in Grade 6 to promote
continuity. It is assumed that you would have been practicing and would have mastered most of the skills over the summer
holidays as recommended by your grade 6 mathematics teachers. The topics in Grade 7 are enrichment units as well as
introducing a lot of new skills this year. Following is the list of general topics:

Unit / Topic SKILLS

Unit 1 ● Factors, HCF, Multiples, LCM, Prime and composite numbers
Number, Decimals, Fractions ● Index notation, squares and cubes
● Roots
● Recap: place value; rounding decimal numbers; placing decimals on a number line; comparing
decimal numbers; adding, subtracting, multiplying decimal numbers
● Converting between decimals and fractions, dividing decimal numbers
● Placing fractions on a number line, equal fractions and simplifying, comparing fractions
● Adding and subtracting fractions
● Multiplying, dividing fractions, problem solving with fractions
Unit 2 ● Writing algebraic expressions.
Algebra & equations ● Define and use algebraic terminology (term, expression, variable etc.)
● Collecting like terms
● Simplify algebraic expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
● Evaluating Algebraic expressions and products
● Substitute values (positive and negative) for variable, including expressions with brackets.
● Expand algebraic expressions and simplify by collecting like terms.
● Solve simple problems using algebra.
● Inverse operations and solving equations
● Equations with repeated variables
● Algebraic expansion and factorizing
Unit 3 ● Find angles in triangles using angle properties (ext. angle of a triangle)
Geometry ● Find angles in a set of parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines using angle properties.
● Find vertically opposite angles

Unit 4 ● Use; decimal, fractions to find percentages of quantities.

Ratio & Proportion
● Select and use appropriate operations to solve problems involving percentages
● Percentage increase or decrease, and percentage change
● Calculating Profit and Loss
● Ratios as fractions, compare and order ratios
● Problem solving using ratios; calculate one quantity given the other
● Scale diagrams
● Solve problems involving ratio and proportion
Unit 5 ● Find perimeter and area of compound shapes including squares, rectangles, triangles,
Measurement trapeziums, rhombus and parallelogram
● Circumference and area of circles
● Nets of solids, drawing nets of different solids, exploring different views of solids.
● Calculating volume of rectilinear shapes and prisms
● Calculating volume of cylinders
● Convert and use units of measurement
● Working with capacity and mass
Unit 6 ● Use rules and coordinate points to represent information.
Linear Relationships ● Complete and use table of values.
● Interpret point and line graphs.
● Plot variety of linear relationships using a table.
● Use y=mx+c to graph linear equations
Unit 7 ● Construct frequency tables and diagrams, compare categorical data
Statistics and Probability ● Numerical data and using range, mode, median and mean
● Construct a range of statistical graphs and charts to analyze data
● Simple probability
● Methods of data collection and bias
● Describing and assigning numbers to probability, sample space diagram
● Theoretical probability and complementary events

Classroom Materials
You will need to bring the following items to class everyday through the academic year:
✓ Pens, pencils, and eraser ✓ Graph paper
✓ Ruler, Protractor ✓ Your blue copybook
✓ Scientific Calculator ✓ Two-ringed binder and plastic sleeves

Homework
It is impossible to develop an understanding or an appreciation of mathematics without continually working through and
wrestling with problems. Remember, math is not a spectator sport! Therefore, throughout the year you will be given a
variety of assignments to complete. Some will be done during class while others will need to be completed at home.
Parents, we request that you also check ManageBac to monitor your child’s classwork and homework.

Cumulative Knowledge Tests

Students will be assessed on cumulative knowledge (all content from the beginning of grade 7 until the point of the test).
There will be cumulative tests in Semester 1 and 2 assessed on Criterion A. All test dates and scores will be recorded in
ManageBac. It is the responsibility of the students to file all tests in the math binder for future reference.

Assessments
Assessments will help us assess the student’s ability in various Criterion B, C, & D assignments on the MYP scale
throughout the year.

Class Notes
It is a class requirement that students keep notes in their blue copybooks. In addition to the daily notes, this must contain
practice problems done in class.

Missed Classes
If you are absent from school or miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work and complete your
homework. Copy the notes from someone in the class and ask for help if anything is unclear. You may want to check
ManageBac for the work done in class and the homework due.

Grades
The grading system follows the mathematics MYP scale for levels of achievement in each of the four criteria. Each
individual MYP criteria is marked from 0-8. However, the overall semester mark will be determined on a 1-7 scale.
MYP general grade descriptors

Grade Descriptor

1 Produces work of very limited quality. Conveys many significant misunderstandings or lacks
understanding of most concepts and contexts. Very rarely demonstrates critical or creative
thinking. Very inflexible, rarely using knowledge or skills.
2 Produces work of limited quality. Expresses misunderstandings or significant gaps in
understanding for many concepts and contexts. Infrequently demonstrates critical or creative
thinking. Generally inflexible in the use of knowledge and skills, infrequently applying knowledge
and skills.
3 Produces work of an acceptable quality. Communicates basic understanding of many concepts
and contexts, with occasionally significant misunderstandings or gaps. Begins to demonstrate
some basic critical and creative thinking. Is often inflexible in the use of knowledge and skills,
requiring support even in familiar classroom situations.

4 Produces good-quality work. Communicates basic understanding of most concepts and contexts
with few misunderstandings and minor gaps. Often demonstrates basic critical and creative
thinking. Uses knowledge and skills with some flexibility in familiar classroom situations, but
requires support in unfamiliar situations.
5 Produces generally high-quality work. Communicates secure understanding of concepts and
contexts. Demonstrates critical and creative thinking, sometimes with sophistication. Uses
knowledge and skills in familiar classroom and real- world situations and, with support, some
unfamiliar real-world situations.
6 Produces high-quality, occasionally innovative work. Communicates extensive understanding of
concepts and contexts. Demonstrates critical and creative thinking, frequently with sophistication.
Uses knowledge and skills in familiar and unfamiliar classroom and real-world situations, often
with independence.
7 Produces high-quality, frequently innovative work. Communicates comprehensive, nuanced
understanding of concepts and contexts. Consistently demonstrates sophisticated critical and creative
thinking. Frequently transfers knowledge and skills with independence and expertise in a variety of
complex classroom and real-world situations.
MYP Mathematics Criteria Strands

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding ​0-8 Marks

At the end of year 3, students should be able to:
i. select ​appropriate mathematics when solving problems
ii. apply ​the selected mathematics successfully when solving problems
iii. solve ​problems correctly in both familiar and unfamiliar situations in a variety of contexts.

Criterion B: Investigating Patterns 0 ​ -8 Marks

Students should be able to:
i. select ​and ​apply ​mathematical problem-solving techniques to discover complex patterns
ii. describe ​patterns as relationships and/or general rules consistent with findings
iii. verify ​and ​justify ​relationships and/or general rules.

Criterion C: Communicating 0 ​ -8 Marks

Students should be able to:
i. use ​appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols and terminology) in both oral and written
explanations
ii. use ​different forms of mathematical representation to present information
iii. move between different forms of mathematical representation
iv. communicate ​complete and coherent mathematical lines of reasoning
v. organize ​information using a logical structure.

Criterion D: Applying Mathematics in real-life contexts ​0-8 Marks

This criterion allows students to reflect upon their methods and findings. They will be asked to explain their
results, their importance and suggest improvements to the methods they used.
i. identify ​relevant elements of authentic real-life situations
ii. select ​appropriate mathematical strategies when solving authentic real-life situations
iii. apply ​the selected mathematical strategies successfully to reach a solution
iv. explain ​the degree of accuracy of a solution
v. explain ​whether a solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real-life situation.

Please be aware that not every assignment will be assessed using every criterion.

Have a successful year!