Live Oak Academy

Seventh Grade Mathematics

Course Description:

This pre-algebra course will cover the following topics: reasoning and proofs, number sequences, functions, graphs, large numbers (including powers of ten) and logarithms, geometric figures (planar, solid, curves), probability and statistics, and algebraic equations. We will review mathematical concepts along the way including conversion standards, basic computation mechanics and mathematical history nuggets.

Textbook:

· “Mathematics: A Human Endeavor” (Harold Jacobs – Freeman Press)

Supplies:

· red pen or pencil

· straight edge ruler

· graph paper (lined paper may be used for non-graphing assignments)

· A graphing calculator (TI-80 series) will be helpful (but not required) for some optional graphing lab exercises. Loaners will be available from the Academy to those who are unable to provide one.

· “A Student Workbook for Jacobs Mathematics: A Human Endeavor” is available for purchase through the Academy. This workbook provides space for completing assignments and includes additional practice and review exercises.

Expectations for Coursework at Home:

Students will be expected to complete assigned coursework at home from the textbook, and practice supplied drills. Assignment sheets will be provided weekly in printed form to the student, as well as be available on the Live Oak web site. Time required to complete these outside assignments should take 30-60 minutes, three times per week.

Assignments are due at the beginning of each class period. Late assignments will be deducted 10% per weekday late, unless prior arrangements are made. All work should be shown, and adequate space provided to read through the work. Final answers should be indicated. Multiple pages should be stapled together, with name, date and assignment number placed in the upper right-hand corner of the front page.

Testing:

• Quizzes will be occasionally assigned and completed in class.
• Tests will be assigned at the end of each chapter. These tests will be taken home for completion under parental supervision and are due the following class meeting.
• Semester Final exams will be given at the end of each semester.

Grading:

Semester grades will be earned on the following weighting:

Classroom Participation 10%

Homework 20%

Quizzes 10%

Chapter Tests 40%

Semester Final 20%