MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

2020-2021 Math Syllabus

MMS 7th Grade Math

2023-2024

Instructor: Mrs. Dubberly Co-Teacher: Ms. Jackson
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

School Phone: (912) 884-6677

 

GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the second course in the three-year middle school sequence. Topics covered in this course include the following: operations with rational numbers, expressions and equations, ratios and proportional relationships, inferences, geometry, and probability.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, definitions and properties constituting the Georgia Standards of Excellence Curriculum. Students will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by connecting concepts to practical applications needed to be productive members of society.

COURSE SEQUENCE: This course will be divided into four 9-week grading periods. The topics and standards covered according to the Georgia Standards of Excellence are as follows, but not necessarily in order. We will be using the Illustrative Math/LearnZillion Books.

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Students will analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

The Number System

Students will apply and extend previous understanding of operations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.

Expressions and Equations Students will use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

Geometry

Students will draw, construct and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them. They will solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume.

Statistics and Probability

Students will use random sampling to draw inferences about a population. Students will also draw informal comparative inferences about two populations. Students will investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability model.

Show What You Know/Review

Students will review all material covered throughout the school year. Students will also begin preparing for the 8th grade math curriculum.

EXPECTATIONS: High expectations are in place for all students to achieve academic success. Students will be expected to abide by the guidelines set forth in the Liberty County Student Handbook, the Midway Middle School rules, and the classroom rules/procedures. All work must be turned in on the assigned due date.

GRADING POLICY: Grades are cumulative through the end of each semester and will be based only on demonstrated mastery of concepts and development of skills, not effort or potential. Updated grade reports will be posted on Parent Portal on a weekly basis so students and parents may continually monitor academic progress. Progress reports will go out every four and one half weeks. The grading policy for math is as follows: 40% tests, 30% class work, and 10% homework, and 20% quiz. Quizzes may be given without warning.

INB-INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK: To keep organized, students will be using a math journal/notebook. It will be used as a personalized reference book so they must make sure they bring it to school every day. If they do not have the notebook, they will be required to take notes on a sheet of paper and transfer them to their notebook once they get home. They will have a random notebook check at least once a quarter. The grade will go under class/daily grade, which counts as 30% or as a test grade at 40%.

HOMEWORK: Students will be assigned homework Monday to Thursday and graded randomly. Homework may be in the form of traditional assignments, unfinished classwork, watching videos and taking notes, IXL or other web-based assignments, etc.

MAKE UP WORK: Students are allowed to make up missed work if they have an excused or unexcused absence. However, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT to ask for work missed and/or check their Canvas daily agenda. Students are responsible for getting, completing, and turning in all missed work within 3 days of returning to school.

ATTENDANCE: TEACHERS ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT PARENTS AFTER THE 3RD EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. AFTER THE 5TH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE, TEACHERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A SOCIAL WORKERS FORM. EXCUSES MAY BE SENT IN WRITTEN FORM OR EMAILED TO: [email protected]

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ABSENT EXCUSES TO THE TEACHER.

REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS: Report cards are emailed every nine weeks, and school progress reports every four and a half weeks. Please check Parent Portal weekly for your student’s status in all classes.

ASSESSMENTS: Quizzes, tests, quick checks, etc. will be given to determine if standard/s have been mastered. Advance notice given for unit assessments. Other assessments will be considered quizzes. If a student is absent on the day of a scheduled test, he/she will be expected to take the test on the day of his return.

PARENT PORTAL: If you are already familiar with Parent Portal, I encourage you to continue to check on your child’s progress. If his or her grades concern you, call or email immediately for a conference. If you are not set up with a Parent Portal, please, please ask front office personnel how to sign up.

COMMUNICATION: Parents, it is imperative that we keep the lines of communication open. If you have any questions or concerns about your child please do not hesitate to email me, call, or set up a conference. It is important that we catch any problems as soon as they arise. Please provide up to date phone numbers and especially email addresses on the information sheet being sent home.

Panther Expectations/PBIS

Be Respectful Be Responsible

Consequences/Not in this Order

Be Ready to Learn

Student/Class incentives

 

   MATH – STUDENT SUPPLIES: If you have extenuating circumstances that will hinder your child from having these supplies, please do not hesitate to let me know. Some of the items are optional. I appreciate anything you can do.

• ●  2 or 3 – journal notebooks college wide

• ●  2 pocket folder with fasteners

• ●  Loose-Leaf College ruled paper (lots of paper)

• ●  #2 pencils – a lot of them! No mechanical pencils. I am happy to hold a packet for your student.

• ●  Glue (liquid 2 bottles or glue stick (at least 3)

• ●  Small scissors

• ●  Highlighters (assorted colors)

• ●  Colored Pencils

• ●  Earbuds (no expensive headsets)

• ●  Locker combination lock (no key locks, they tend to lose the key) homeroom students

  CLASSROOM PROCEDURES: (subject to change)

1. Entering Class- Enter silently. Place unneeded items under your desk NEATLY. Take the assigned seat and start on warm-up, take turns to sharpen your pencil.
2. Warm-Up – Complete warm up silently when working independently and in a low voice when assigned to work with another student. Check over homework or read a book if you finish before time is up.
3. Assignment(s) – Make sure you head your paper properly with your name, date, period and assignment title in the upper right hand side. Complete all assignments in pencil. Assignments that are illegible and written in ink will be returned to be re-done during your lunchtime.

1. Checking work – Always make corrections when we review.

2. Turn In – Please turn in assignments when due, quickly and quietly. Return to your seat. Late

assignments will lose 2 points per day late.
6. Helping Others/Group Work – Be cooperative and supportive of each other. Do not just give answers. Show them what they are doing wrong and/to how to do the work. Stay on task.
7. Interactive Notebook – Every page must have a page number, date, and assignment title. Keep up with your notebook, bring it to class, and study from it Daily.
8. Bathroom/Other Passes – Bathroom breaks will be given 2nd and 5th period and on the way to lunch. If you have an emergency you may sign out on the bathroom log and return quickly and sign back in. Try to time your request after important information has been given.

1. Dismissal/s- Wait on my dismissal cue. The bell does not dismiss you.

2. Exiting Class- When exiting, take all of your belongings with you. You will not be allowed to

interrupt my other classes to retrieve items left.

1. Cell Phones – Must be kept in locker or bookbag/purse and turned off. Not in your back pocket.     

• First offense - verbal warning - turned in to teacher and returned at end of day. Second Offense - Turn in to teacher and parent called. Third or more Offense - Turned in to office for parent pickup.

1. IPADs – IPADS are to remain in their case underneath your desk if we are not using them. You are not allowed to take pictures or record others in class. You must not take them in the bathroom. You must only use the apps allowed or the websites allowed. Your IPAD will be taken if you do not follow the IPAD rules set forth by MMS and Liberty County.

 

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

• ●  Review assignments with your child.

• ●  Establish a definite time and place for homework and study.

• ●  Monitor completion and quality of your child’s work.

• ●  Make sure your child has needed supplies (pencils, paper, etc.)

• ●  Make sure your child makes up missed work when absent.

• ●  Check Canvas for assignments

• ●  Sign up for Parent Portal.

• ●  Check my website for info at: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=11198853

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  It is in your child’s best interest that we work together with regard to his/her education and behavior. Parent/teacher contact is important for the success of your child’s education. Please feel free to write a note, send email, or call me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help your child grow, succeed and become a lifelong learner. I am also here to help you understand the math they are doing. Please email me for assistance. Thanks for your support.