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LEARNING TARGETS FOR SEVENTH GRADE MATH
The following information identifies the learning targets for both content and process strands in math for students who are in seventh grade.
By the end of Seventh Grade …
Seventh Grade Math Expectations
Content Strands:
Number Sense
number and numeration
· use models to show understanding of non-negative fractions, decimals, percents, place value, and absolute value
· use pictures and symbols to demonstrate properties of the rational number system
· use exponents and scientific notation to explore representation of relatively large and small numbers
· identify fraction, decimal, ratio, and percent equivalencies
· compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
· use models to describe prime and composite numbers, factors and multiples, and determine divisibility
· express numbers in factored form including all factor pairs
computation
· add, subtract, multiply, and divide non-negative whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers using order of operations
estimation
· identify situations involving non-negative rational numbers in which estimation is sufficient and computation is not required
· determine and justify the reasonableness of answers by estimating results prior to actual computation with non-negative rational numbers
Measurement
attributes and dimensions
· develop and use formulas for perimeter and area of polygons and circles
· develop and use formulas for volume and surface area
· solve problems using rates and determine the appropriate units
approximation and precision
· describe and justify methods used to obtain reasonable approximations when given no exact measures
systems and tools
· make conversions within U.S. Customary and within Metric Systems
Geometric Sense
properties and relationships
· construct and describe symmetric, congruent, and similar geometric figures using appropriate tools
locations and transformations
· describe the location of points on coordinate grids (first quadrant)
· describe and construct simple transformations using combinations of translations, reflections, and rotations
Probability and Statistics
probability
· calculate the probability that an event will occur in experimental and theoretical situations
· compare experimental and theoretical results
· explore independent and dependent events
statistics
· implement an investigation in which a random sample of data representing a described population is collected
· collect, organize, and display data using appropriate form
· calculate and demonstrate the appropriate use of mean, median, mode, and range as appropriate in describing a set of data
prediction and inference
· predict outcomes of experiments and simulations and compare the predictions to experimental results
· make and justify inferences based on experimental results
Algebraic Sense
patterns
· recognize, extend, create, and represent number patterns using tables, graphs, and rules
representations
· describe variables found in simple inequalities and formulas
operations
· evaluate simple expressions and formulas
· solve simple equations and inequalities containing one variable
Process Strands:
Problem Solving
investigate situations
· develop and use a variety of strategies, such as guess/check/revise, work backwards, solve a simpler problem and generalize, or write an equation
· recognize the need to modify or abandon an unproductive approach
· formulate questions and define the problem
· define problems in new situations
· construct solutions
· apply appropriate methods, operations, and processes to construct a solution
Reasoning
analyze information
· validate thinking and mathematical ideas using patterns, relationships, and counter examples
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