Math 7
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Math 7 - Ms. Dudyak
Syllabus, Policies and Procedures
2017-2018
Textbook: Guided Notes are provided
Required Materials: pen/pencil, (Scientific Calculator suggested, the district recommended TI-30XIIS)
Course Description:
Building upon student’s previous knowledge, this year’s math curriculum will cover the following topics:
- Integers
- Algebraic Reasoning
- Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities
- Number Systems
- Two and Three Dimensional Figures
- Collecting, Displaying, and Analyzing Data
- Proportional Relationships and Measurement
- Probability
- Patterns and Functions
The Math 7 course is designed to enable the students to pass the New York
Common Core Math 7 standards exam. In addition, the use of a scientific
Calculator will be allowed on Part II of the NYS exam and therefore are
introduced.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be in class on time with appropriate materials and sitting in your assigned seat.
2. Have all materials sitting out before asking to use the facilities.
3. Listen to and follow directions.
4. Come to class ready to actively participate.
5. Respect yourself and others.
Daily Procedure:
1. Enter classroom calmly and quietly.
2. Have homework on desk and ready to be checked.
3. Sharpen pencil if needed.
4. Begin Bellwork.
5. Actively participate in homework review.
6. Focus on lesson and ask sensible questions.
7. Write homework in agenda.
8. Students will remain in their seats until they are dismissed by
Ms. Dudyak.
Attendance Policy:
If you miss class, it is your responsibility to copy lecture notes from a classmate and complete any missed work. Also, hand in any assignments that were due on the day you missed.
Tardy Policy:
When you enter the room late (with or without a pass), quietly sit down at your
desk. If you have a late pass place the pass on your desk and I will collect it. If
you do not have a late pass the tardy will be recorded.
After every 3 tardies to class, a student will receive a Before School
Detention.
Grading Policy:
Each Quarterly grade:
Summative Assessments:
a) Unit Test/Projects 40%
b) Summative Quiz 40%
Participation & Preparedness Grade: 20%
a) Check-in Quiz
b) Friday Paper
c) Bell Ringer/Assignment
d) Classwork Assignment
Test, projects and quizzes are announced. Homework is checked daily for
completeness and at the end of each quarter a quiz grade is given that
reflects the average of homework completed. Classwork grades may or may not
be announced. The final grade is the average of the 4 quarter
grades.
Homework and Friday Papers:
When homework is checked daily, a student will receive 2 points for a completed
assignment, 1 point for a partially completed or honestly attempted assignment
and 0 points for no attempt. A Friday paper will be given at the beginning of
each school week and needs to be completed by class time Friday. Students
may get help from me or another math teacher before class time Friday.