WELCOME TO WALNUT
SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Stephen Smalley
7th Grade Math
smalleys@wcsoh.org
CURRICULUM
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.
GRADING
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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%
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TARGET SHEET
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.
Anatomy of a Lesson
The introduction:
• gets students active
•
motivates learning
•
is often a challenge
Anatomy of a Lesson
Conceptual Development:
• Moves students from
concrete to abstract.
• When appropriate, uses
manipulatives such as
algebra tiles.
• Incorporates problembased learning.
• Uses a structured
approach.
Anatomy of a Lesson
ETHODS AND MEANINGS
Math Notes boxes
contain:
• a summary of concepts.
MATH NOTES
Solving Problems with the 5-D Process
The 5-D Process is an organized method to solve problems.
The D’s stand for Describe/Draw, Define, Do, Decide, and
Declare. An example of this work is shown below.
Problem: The base of a rectangle is 13 centimeters longer than
the height. If the perimeter is 58 centimeters, find the base and
the height of the rectangle.
Describe/Draw: The shape is a rectangle
and we are looking at the perimeter.
• formal definitions.
height
base
Define
Height
(trial)
Trial 1: 10
Decide
Perimeter
2(base) +
2(height)
58?
7
8
Use the relationships stated in the problem
to determine the values of the other
quantities (such as base and perimeter).
7 + 13 = 20
8 + 13 = 21
• solved examples.
66 is too high
10 + 13 = 23
Use a trial value.
Trial 2:
Trial 3:
Base
(height + 13)
Do
2(20) + 2(7) = 54
2(21) + 2(8) = 58
Decide if the answer is
correct. Revise and make
another trial until you find
the correct answer.
too low
correct
Declare: The base is 21 centimeters and the height is 8 centimeters.
Chapter 5: Probability and Solving W ord Problems
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Homework
5-110.
The spinner at right is spun twice. Make a table and
calculate the probability of each of the following
outcomes.
purple
green
black
a.
Getting black twice.
b. Getting green twice.
$7.50
100%
5-111.
The local theater is raising ticket prices by 20%.
a.
80%
Assuming the current youth ticket price is $7.50, use the
diagram at right to find out how much more youth tickets
will cost.
60%
40%
b. What will be the new youth ticket price?
20%
$0
0%
5-112.
Copy each expression below and simplify it using the order of operations.
a.
5-113.
b.
(6 + 4)(2 + 3)
c.
6 + 4 × 23 + 3
Write the expression as shown on the Expression Mats. Then simplify by
making zeros and combining like terms.
a.
5-114.
6 + 4(2 + 3)2
x
x
x
b.
x x x
x2
Fewer problems allow for
more concentration and
perseverance.
Look at the algebra tile shape at right.
a.
Write an algebraic expression for the perimeter of
the shape in two ways: first, by finding the length
of each of the sides and adding them all together;
second, by writing an equivalent, simplified
expression.
x2
x
b. Write an algebraic expression for the area of the shape.
Chapter 5: Probability and Solving W ord Problems
Homework includes:
• processing of current
lessons.
• distributed practice of
previous work.
• fluency with skills.
• extensions and applications
of problem solving.
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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
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Stephen Smalley
smalleys@wcsoh.org