Hitting the Highlights: 7Th Grade Math Course
This is a 12-week class where students can start building their algebraic foundation, then complete a variety of activities to practice the skills. (Second in the series of Hitting the Highlights classes)
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be provided with an assignment each week to complete, focusing on the topic that was covered. They will complete this assignment independently so that the feedback provided is reflective of the individual's work. The time spent to complete homework could range from 10 minutes - 30 minutes, depending on the assignment.Assessment
An assessment will be provided with each lesson. Students that submit the assessment will receive a grade for the assignment, as well as feedback on the work, and opportunities to make corrections if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 7
Students will be provided with a mini-tutorial via self-created videos reviewing one skill a lesson for the 7th grade math topics listed on the syllabus. I will provide also provide examples that students can practice throughout the week (answer keys will be provided), and an assessment will be provided weekly to determine mastery of that week's skill. A variety of activities will also be included in the lessons- some examples include using math emoji puzzles to strengthen skills with solving equations, decoder puzzles to review skills with integer operations, and using 24 cards to practice order of operations. I will provide students with the notes, examples, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. Students will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them understand the examples and complete the puzzles, and I will respond to any questions that may be posted via Outschool messages. There will be twelve lessons total, with each lesson being posted on Sundays by 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) if the weekly option is selected. The goal will be for students to try and complete the entire lesson prior to the release of the next lesson. By the conclusion of this class students should have a better understanding of how to solve algebra-related problems, and how to think critically to solve problems. This is the second of a series of "Hitting the Highlights" classes. Upon successful completion of this course, please consider moving your learner through the remaining classes: (8th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2)
Learning Goals
In this course, students will:
-develop problem solving skills in order to solve real-world problems
-develop number sense with rational numbers
-add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
-apply inverse operations to solve multi-step equations and inequalities
-use the Greatest Common Factor to simplify expressions
-use the Least Common Multiple to add and subtract fractions
-describe real-world situations using proportionality
- find the percent of a number using proportions
-identify like terms in order to simplify expressions
-find the circumference and area of circles and volume of rectangular prisms using simple formulas
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Students will learn the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Lesson 2:
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers
Students will perform mathematical operations using fractions and decimals. Lesson 3:
Ratios and Proportions
Students will use knowledge of ratios in order to solve proportions. Lesson 4:
Proportions and Percent
Students will examine the relationship between proportions and percent. Other Details
Parental Guidance
n/a
Supply List
Students should have a three-ring binder in order to keep track of assignments and notes each week. I will provide a PDF via Outschool messages that will explain to students what needs to be for the week (objective, discussion question, video, practice and assessment). A calculator and graph paper would be nice items to have, however, when possible, I will suggest websites that may have the tools that a learner may need (example: online calculators).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as well as a Master's Degree in Education. With 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom coupled with 5 years of experience teaching online to students with varying abilities and needs, I feel extremely qualified to deliver this instruction to learners via Outschool. My love and dedication for math stems from the knowledge that this is such a critical time for students to make the connections of elementary-level mathematics to higher-level thinking that will be key for success in courses such as Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry or Pre-Calculus (just to name a few). Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $120 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-12
