7^th Grade Curriculum

·      Text:    Glencoe Mathematics:  Application  & Concepts

     2004

·      Emphasis:       operations with fractions and decimals

converting fractions, decimals to percent

percentage problems

probability

algebraic concepts: operations with integers; solving equations, slope of a line

problem solving strategies

geometry unit: points, lines, angles, area and perimeter of polygons and circles

·       Materials:      Fraction bars

Playing cards

Dice

Geoboards

Cooperative learning groups

Bead boards and felt mats

Algebra lab gear/tiles