All About 7th Grade Pre-Algebra


There will be many topics covered this year.  They will include:

Integers
Operations with fractions and decimals
Order of Operations
Positive and Negative Exponents
Introduction to algebra: solving equations, simplifying like terms
Solving Algebraic expressions
Number theory: primes, factors, divisibility rules
Geometry
Ratio. proportion and percent
Linear equations and inequalities
Probability(permutations, counting technique, venn diagrams, etc.)
 

There will also be projects:

Polygon Project
Millions Project
Geometry Project
 

All students participate in Math Lab once a week. 10% of their math grade will come from this class.  Math Lab is an activity-based program which includes the following:

Perimeter and Area
Decimals and Fractions
Probability
Solving Equations
Geometry
MCAS review