GRADE 7 Course Description
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Students performing below grade level in mathematics may be assigned to additional mathematics support courses .
Intermediate PreAlgebra 7
[ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : District Placement Process Intended Audience : Grade 7 Major Outcomes :
• Application of integers , fractions , decimals and percents .
• Evaluate expressions and solve one-step equations with variables and rational numbers .
• Proportional reasoning .
• Applications of probability and data representation .
• 2- and 3-Dimensional figures . Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , including large group discussion and active participation .
Middle School Algebra
[ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : District Placement Process Intended Audience : Grade 8 , [ Accelerated Grade 6 and 7 ] Major Outcomes :
• Solution of equations
• Linear functions
• Properties of exponents Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , including use of manipulatives , discovery and small and large group discussions .
Honors HS Intermediate Algebra
[ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Middle School Algebra Intended Audience : Accelerated Grades 7and 8 Credit : 1.0 high school credit earned with passing grade * Major Outcomes : This course continues the extensive , connected , and applied studyof mathematics from previous courses . Emphasis is on the development of multiplestrategies to solve problems and to recognize multiple ways of understandingconcepts , especially as it pertains to quadratic and exponential functions . Ithas strong threads woven throughout the course focusing on multiple representations , justifying thinking , and communicating themeaning of a solution . The topics covered in the course are :
• Functions , Linear Relationships
• Simplifying and Solving
• Sequences
• Modeling Two-Variable Data
• Exponential Functions
• Quadratic Functions
• Solving Quadratic and Inequalities Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways ; some hands-on activities and the use of a graphing calculator .
Honors Advanced Mathematics
[ full year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : District Placement Process Credit : Credit will vary depending upon themathematics completed * Intended Audience : Grades 7 and 8 ; designed for students who are mathematically gifted and perform significantly above grade level Major Outcomes :
• Become proficient problem solvers using a variety of strategies .
• Apply appropriate mathematical skills to real world situations .
• Effectively communicate mathematical learning .
Instructional Focus : Individually paced instruction with a variety of instructional strategies . * Offered as high school credit ; grades from this high school course may be reflected on high school transcript .
SCIENCE COURSES
Science 7
[ full year ] Major Outcomes : Students will use models , engineering , analysis of data and critical thinking skills to explore and create a deeper understanding of the following concepts :
• Cells
• Human Body
• Genetics
• Evolution
• Ecology Projects / Activities : May include cell labs , microscope use , cell models , ADAM humanbody software , owl pellet field study , dissections , and ecosystem models . Instructional Focus : Students will work individually , as well as in small and large groups . They will be involved in hands-onexperiments , dissections , investigations , model design and creation , engineeringprocess , observations , data collection and analysis .
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