77thth Grade Math Grade Math2007 – 20082007 – 2008

Tom PeeTom Pee

Courses:Courses:

77thth Grade Math Grade Math

Topics in MathematicsTopics in Mathematics

Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra

77thth Grade Math Grade Math

Continuation of basic skillsContinuation of basic skills Introduction of abstract Introduction of abstract

conceptsconcepts Continuation of problem Continuation of problem

solving strategiessolving strategies Preparation for Pre-Algebra in Preparation for Pre-Algebra in

88thth grade grade

Topics in MathematicsTopics in Mathematics

Reinforcement of basic skillsReinforcement of basic skills Detailed instruction of abstract Detailed instruction of abstract

mathmath In-depth study of problem In-depth study of problem

solvingsolving Usage of critical thinking Usage of critical thinking

Pre-AlgebraPre-Algebra

Extension of basic skillsExtension of basic skills Application of problem solving Application of problem solving

strategies to real world strategies to real world situationssituations

Utilization of higher order Utilization of higher order thinking in learning and using thinking in learning and using abstract mathematical abstract mathematical conceptsconcepts

Preparation for Algebra I in 8Preparation for Algebra I in 8thth gradegrade

X + YX + Y22 = Z = Z

TechnologyTechnology

TI-84 graphing calculatorTI-84 graphing calculator Introduction of Microsoft Excel Introduction of Microsoft Excel

and spreadsheets and spreadsheets Chart Wizard with data Chart Wizard with data

analysisanalysis

Opportunities (aka – Tests)Opportunities (aka – Tests) Chances (aka – Quizzes)Chances (aka – Quizzes) The Fast FiveThe Fast Five Homework (nightly)Homework (nightly) Corrected PapersCorrected Papers EPA’s (Review and Reinforce concepts)EPA’s (Review and Reinforce concepts)

Class CriteriaClass Criteria