Math 7
2011-2012
Full Year Course
Grade 7 recommended
Full Year Course
Grade 7 recommended
Wednesday
Course Tutor:
Shawna M. Shaw
kas0624@hotmail.com
Shawna M. Shaw
kas0624@hotmail.com
Course Description:
Saxon Math 8/7 is the pre-algebra program for students who have completed Math 7/6. It emphasizes the concepts and skills necessary for your child’s success in upper-level mathematics courses.Saxon Math 8/7 is an integrated mathematics program that consists of 120 daily lessons and 12 activity-based Investigations. Students are tested after every fifth lesson, and all tests are cumulative. Concepts are introduced incrementally and are continually practiced throughout the problem sets. Grading will be based on completion of weekly work assignments, quizzes, tests, Quarterly exams and completed notebook.
Saxon Math 8/7 is the pre-algebra program for students who have completed Math 7/6. It emphasizes the concepts and skills necessary for your child’s success in upper-level mathematics courses.Saxon Math 8/7 is an integrated mathematics program that consists of 120 daily lessons and 12 activity-based Investigations. Students are tested after every fifth lesson, and all tests are cumulative. Concepts are introduced incrementally and are continually practiced throughout the problem sets. Grading will be based on completion of weekly work assignments, quizzes, tests, Quarterly exams and completed notebook.
Course Notes:
Some topics covered by Saxon Math 8/7 include:
Some topics covered by Saxon Math 8/7 include:
- Measurement
- Estimation
- Word-problems
- Rate
- Powers and roots
- Geometric proofs
- Scientific notation
- Graphing functions
- Quantitative comparisons
- Balancing equations
- Transformation of formulas
- Algebraic terms
- Irrational numbers
- Factoring algebraic expressions
- Substitution
- Graphing linear equations and inequalities
- Geometric construction
- Scale factor and indirect measure
- Similar and congruent figures
- Data collection, display, and analysis
- Probability and statistics
- Ratios and proportions
- Slope e-intercept form
- Graphing linear inequalities
- Arcs and sectors
- Pythagorean Theorem
Course Requirements:
Grading Expectations – Tutor will grade all tests, vocabulary quizzes, investigations, exams and notebook with a percentage grade. Parents will correct daily problem sets and Facts Practices. Parents will also work out corrections with the student at home.
Course Prerequisites:
Grading Expectations – Tutor will grade all tests, vocabulary quizzes, investigations, exams and notebook with a percentage grade. Parents will correct daily problem sets and Facts Practices. Parents will also work out corrections with the student at home.
Course Prerequisites:
Completion of a 6th grade math program
Course Fees:
$5.00 yearly copy fee payable to Mrs. Shaw on 1st day of classRequired Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):
Course Fees:
$5.00 yearly copy fee payable to Mrs. Shaw on 1st day of classRequired Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):
Saxon Homeschool Math 8/7 Complete package, 3rd Edition, copyright 2005. Package Contents: Student Textbook, Tests and Worksheets Booklet, and Solutions Manual
Required Supplies:
- Three ring binder (two inch)
- 8 tab dividers
- 2 Two pocket folders
- Loose-leaf lined paper
- Graph paper
- Calculator
- Protractor
- Compass
- Ruler
- Pencils
- Pencil bag/box for all supplies
- Dry Erase Marker