7th Grade Math Unit #1 (of 4): Rational Numbers and Expressions [FLEX Class]

This FLEX class is an accelerated version of my live class of the same title. This class is perfect for students who missed a part of 7th grade math previously or who need a class outside of the offered times of the live class. It also works well as an enrichment course. Due to the nature of FLEX classes, I can be flexible about start dates. If you do not see a date that works for you, please send me a message and we can schedule a start date that works for you.

This complete course, combined with the three other units, is designed for 7th grade students and will prepare them for taking 8th grade math or a pre-algebra class. It covers all of the skills needed for students to feel confident before moving on to higher level math courses.

Prior to this course, students should be comfortable with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals and fractions. In addition, students should have experience with evaluating exponents and using the order of operations. We will review and practice these skills but it will benefit students to have some prior experience. 

This is unit one out of four total units of 7th grade math. The four units make up the complete course. Below, you will find the list of units.

Unit One: Rational Numbers and Expressions  
Unit Two: Equations and Proportions 
Unit Three: Geometry 
Unit Four: Probability and Statistics 

Unit One covers the following topics:

Week One: Integers—comparing & ordering/absolute value
Week Two: Integer Operations
Week Three: Exponents, Expressions, and Order of Operations
Week Four: Powers of Ten  & Scientific Notation
Week Five: Rational Numbers - Ordering & Operations
Week Six: Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Each week, I will provide an interactive lesson using Pear Deck covering the topic(s) of the week. Included in the Pear Deck lesson will be instructional videos, notes, and practice problems. I create the videos myself and save them on YouTube. They are then embedded into the Pear Deck lesson. I will post note pages that follow the interactive lesson and that students can use to follow along with the presentation. In addition, I will post two homework assignments. These assignments will include a variety of questions that cover the topic of the week. Sometimes, review questions and challenge questions will also be included. I will provide thorough feedback on any assignments turned in to me. I can also provide grades at parents' request. In addition to the homework and interactive lesson each week, I will share a problem-solving challenge. Students will also have the opportunity to play games related to the topic in either Kahoot or Blooket. 

My goal for students is that they learn to feel comfortable and confident with the necessary 7th grade skills. Due to the nature of a FLEX class, the only way I will know when a student needs help will be by assessing the assignments they turn in or if they ask questions. I offer 20 minute live sessions each week for any students that need some extra help. I am also available through the classroom discussion page or through private message.