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Fall Semester, SY 2009-2010
Mrs. Abejero
John Burroughs Middle School
Course syllabus
Unit 1 – Scope and Sequence
Number Sense, Integers, Fractions, & Algebraic Thinking.
Students work with whole numbers, integers and their
operations. Next they study the properties of fractions.
Recommended Focus Standards
 7 NS 1.2 Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers
(integers, fractions, and terminating decimals) and take
positive rational numbers to whole number powers.
 7 NS 2.1 Understand negative whole-number exponents. Multiply and
divide expressions involving exponents with a common base.
 7 AF 1.3 Simplify numerical expression by applying properties of
rational numbers (e.g. identity, inverse, distributive,
associative and commutative) and justify the process used.
 7 AF 2.1 Simplify and evaluate expressions that include exponents
(including positive whole number powers and negative
whole number powers)
 Students will be give an addendum to these topics if the
teacher deems it necessary to make any modifications.
Unit 2 –Scope and Sequence
Fractions, Decimals, Ratios and Proportions.
Students transition to operations on fractions and mixed
numbers and then move to work on decimals and
operations with them then study ratios, rates &proportions.
Recommended Focus Standards
 7 NS 1.2 Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers
(integers, fractions, and terminating decimals) and take
positive rational numbers to whole number powers.
 7 NS 1.3 Convert fractions to decimals and percents and use these
representations in estimations, computations and applications.
 7 NS 1.5 Know that every rational number is either a terminating or
repeating decimal and be able to convert terminating decimals
into reduced fractions.
 7 AF 4.2 Solve multistep problems involving rate, average speed,
distance and time or a direct variation.
 7 MG 1.3 Use measures expressed as rates (e.g., speed, density) and
measures expressed as products (e.g., person-days) to solve
problems, check the units of the solution; and use dimensional
analysis to check the reasonableness of the answer.
 Algebra-1 2.0 Students understand and use such operations as taking the
opposite, finding the reciprocal, taking a root. They
understand and use the rules of exponents.
 Students will be give an addendum to these topics if the
teacher deems it necessary to make any modifications.
Unit 3 –Scope and Sequence
Percents and Algebraic Problem Solving.
The unit opens with the study of percents, including
percent increase and decrease. Students make the
transition to algebraic problem solving including word
problems including those involving average speed,
distance and time. They solve simple
(one and two step) equations and inequalities.
Recommended Focus Standards
 7 NS 1.3 Convert fractions to decimals and percents and use these
representations in estimations, computations and applications.
 7 NS 2.1 Understand negative whole-number exponents. Multiply and
divide expressions involving exponents with a common base.
 7 AF 1.1 Use variables and appropriate operations to write an
expression, an equation, an inequality, or a system of
equations or inequalities that represents a verbal description
(e.g., three less than a number, half as large as area A)
 7 AF 1.3 Simplify numerical expression by applying properties of
rational numbers (e.g. identity, inverse, distributive,
associative and commutative) and justify the process used.
 7 AF 4.1 Solve two-step linear equations and inequalities in one
variable over the rational numbers, interpret the solution or
solutions in the context from which they arose, and verify the
reasonableness of the results.
 7 AF 4.2 Solve multistep problems involving rate, average speed,
distance and time or a direct variation.
 Algebra-1 2.0 Students understand and use such operations as taking the
opposite, finding the reciprocal, taking a root, and raising
to fractional power. They understand and use the rules of
exponents (excluding fractional powers).
 Students will be give an addendum to these topics if the
teacher deems it necessary to make any modifications.
Unit 4 – Scope and Sequence
Linear Functions and their Graphs, Linear Equations, and
Pythagorean Theorem.
Students use the Cartesian coordinate system to graph
points and lines and work with proportional relationships
and linear functions using the slope to graph linear
functions.
Additionally students continue algebraic
problem solving including multi-step problems.
 Note: As students in this course will take the General
Mathematics CST examination, in Unit 4 they study
additional topics in Statistics, Data Analysis and
Probability, Measurement and Geometry and the Real
Number System.
Recommended Focus Standards
 7 AF 3.3 Graph linear functions, noting that the vertical change
(change in y-value) per unit of horizontal change
(change in x-value) is always the same and know that the ratio
(“rise over run”) is called the slope of a graph.
 7 AF 3.4 Plot the values of quantities whose ratios are always the
same (e.g., cost tot the number of an item, feet to inches,
circumference to diameter of a circle). Fit a line to the plot
and understand that the slope of the line equals the quantities.
 7 MG 3.3 Know and understand the Pythagorean Theorem and its
converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a
right triangle and the lengths of other line segments and, in
some situations, empirically verify the Pythagorean theorem
by direct measurement.
 Algebra-1 2.0 Students understand and use such operations as taking
the opposite, finding the reciprocal, taking a root.
They understand and use the rules of exponents.
 Algebra-1 4.0 Students simplify expressions before solving linear
equations in one variable, such as
3(2x – 5) + (4(x – 2) = 12.
 Algebra-1 5.0 Students solve multi-step problems, including word
problems, involving linear equations in one variable and
provide justification for each step.
 Students will be give an addendum to these topics if the
teacher deems it necessary to make any modifications.
Grading Policy(Academic)
Grade = Assignments Average + Quizzes Average
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or (Grade = 50% Assignments Ave + 50% Quizzes Ave)
(Assignments include Class Work, Homework, Dispatch)
Grade Scale:
90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
below 60%
A
B
C
D
Failed
Note: Poor Grades will be due to the
following reasons:
 Missing assignments
 Poor test grade
 Lack of effort
 Not paying attention
 Not taking notes in class
 Not studying at home & at school
 Not bringing the required materials
in everyday
Grading Policy(Work Habits)
Excellent (E)
Satisfactory (S)
 Complete assignments
 85% of assignments completed
[accomplished with honesty and integrity]
 Active participation in
Satisfactory participation in
[class discussions and activities]
 95%Attendance/No tardy marks
 90% Attendance/Two
excused tardy marks
Unsatisfactory(U)
 50% of assignments accomplished.
 Little participation in class discussions and activities.
 Irregular attendance
 Not bringing the required materials in class in everyday
Grading Policy (Cooperation)
Excellent Citizenship (E)
 Follows the Student Behavior Code of Conduct, Student Uniform Policy
and Classroom Rules at all times.
Satisfactory Citizenship (S)
 Follows the Student Behavior Code of Conduct, Student Uniform
Policy and Classroom Rules but needs to be reminded.
 Two teacher warnings and two warning marks.
Poor Citizenship (U)
 Disregards School’s Code of Conduct,
Student Uniform Policy and Classroom Rules.
 More than two teacher warnings and warning marks
Consequences
If you choose to break a rule.
Maintains school’s program of “Progressive Discipline”.
Severe Disruption: Student sent immediately to office.
Requirements:
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Bring the following materials in class each day.
a blue or black pen, a red pen, pencil, pencil eraser
loose leaf notebook paper
a folder
a notebook and/or binder
Student Workbook
Textbook when asked to bring
Grades will be lowered for the following reasons.
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Breaks a classroom rule or Student Behavior Code of Conduct
Excessive Unexcused absences and tardiness
Excessive Talking
Disruptive Behavior
Being unprepared. (including not bringing materials/workbook/
textbook in class)
Classroom Rules
Classroom Rules
 Eyes Watching (I will raise my hand to ask permission to speak.)
 Ears Listening (I will listen and follow directions the first time they are
given.)
 Hands Still (I will keep hands, feet, and other objects to myself.)
 Brain Thinking (I will pay attention at all times.)
 Heart Caring (I will use appropriate language. I will follow the Student
Behavior Code of Conduct and Student Appearance.)
Basic Student Responsibilities
 Keep track of your own assignments.
(Homework/Classwork/Tests/Warm-up/Projects).
 Start work on time and turn-in assignments on time.
 Do you own work and ask for help when you need it.
 Bring all materials/workbooks/textbook in class everyday.
 Accept responsibilities for grades and other assignments.