Transcript Introduction to Science Class

Introduction to Math Class
G7 Math
Warm-up
 Describe some things you did over the summer that were
made possible by the use of math. Explain how you think
math was involved. Use complete sentenced.
What is this class?
 Grade 7 Math
 Real numbers, Ratios & Rates & Proportions, Angles, 2 & 3-
Dimensional Figures, Linear Equations, Statistics &
Probability
 A Basis for Higher Level Math -You will need more math to
graduate from high school
 A Basis for G8 Science
 A Basis for the type of math all adults use in home and work
Who am I?
 Mrs. Keller
 7 years teaching Grade 7 Math
 Degree in Computer Science, which requires a lot of math
 22 years writing computer software and network
management software
How do you reach me?
 [email protected]
 Call NSA (650)482-2411
 Put a note in my mailbox
 Room 105
 Daily 8:00 – 8:30 AM
 Find me at lunch
 By appointment
 www.rcsdk8.net, Schools: North Star Academy, Classrooms,
7th Grade Classrooms, Mrs. Keller
Breakdown of the Year
 6 Unit, each about 5 weeks long
 Quizzes (20 min)
 Test (45 min)
 Practical Applications
 Thinking Problems
 Math notebook, 8 ½ X 11 spiral notebook with a pocket,
dedicated to math class – this will be graded
 MARS assessment Tests
Homework
 About 1 to 10 problems
 25 minutes a night. Prorated with parent signature.
 Show your work for full credit.
 Readable, you may use a computer to write the equations.
 Late fee of 25% per day.
 Two one day late passes per trimester.
Projects
 Projects are a way to look deeper into the applications of
math. Past projects include:
 Octahedron
 Scale model
 Buying an expensive object
 Tessellation
Wait, What Happened to the Book?
 The book we used last year does not align to the Common
Core Standards
 There is no book available that does.
 We have not textbook this year. Take good notes. Keep track
of your handouts.
 If you want to borrow the old textbook for reference, sign up
for one.
 I will see about putting lectures online for future references.
Tonight’s Homework
 None
Ticket Out
 On the back of warm up
 What are you looking forward to in math? What are you most
concerned about? Use complete sentences.