1. First Day.notebook1September 04, 2014Welcome to Mr. Tjersland'sMath 7 Class

2. First Day.notebook2September 04, 2014The way it was .....Not a problem this year since we will be using the SMARTBOARDground rulesThere are a few 3. First Day.notebook3September 04, 2014Class ResponsibilitiesMaterialsThe following items should be brought to class everyday: 1.5 inch binder 3 hole punched folder Loose-leaf paper Pen or Pencil 4. First Day.notebook4September 04, 2014AssessmentsCumulative Exams: Two cumulative exams will be given eachquarter.Quizzes: Quizzes covering current topics will be givenregularly to assess your level of understanding. 5. First Day.notebook5September 04, 2014HomeworkWe will be using two types of homework this year:TYPE 1: Worksheets from the ModuleWhen these are assigned they will be duethe next day and will not be accepted late.TYPE 2: Castle LearningThe link and description of Castle Learningis on the back of this sheet. Whenassignments are posted, they will be due twodays later (ie. Assigned Wednesday and dueFriday). You will receive two extensioncoupons. 6. First Day.notebook6September 04, 2014Cumulative Review Sheetsand Journal EntriesCumulative Review Sheets: Mathematics is a subject where newconcepts are built on a strong foundation of previously covered material.Every week this year, we will be completing a Cumulative Review Sheet tostrengthen our knowledge of previously covered material. The first sheetwill be distributed on Wednesday, September 10 and due Tuesday,September 16.Journal: Your journal will help you develop your skills incommunicating math through writing. The journal assignments will appearon the same sheet as the weekly Cumulative Review.Cumulative Review Sheets and Journals will be acceptedone day late for partial credit 7. First Day.notebook7September 04, 2014GradingCumulative Exams and Projects 45%Quizzes 25%Cumulative Review Sheets and Journal 20%Daily Homework 10% 8. First Day.notebook8September 04, 2014Team BlogTeam 7A has a blog that provides nightly homeworkassignments, project information, and informationabout special events. The address is:http://greathollow7a.blogspot.com/ 9. First Day.notebook9September 04, 2014Mr. Tjerslands BlogI have created a blog that contains full class notes, videoexplanations of topics, and online quizzes for you to use aspractice. This is an excellent resource both as homeworkhelp and reviewing for quizzes and exams. You can alsoask questions using the comments feature of the blog.The address is:http://tjersland.blogspot.com 10. First Day.notebook10September 04, 2014Castle LearningCastle Learning is an online homework website thatallows me to create assignments for you that arecompleted online. We will be going to the computerlab in the first few weeks of school to log in andobtain passwords. The address is:http://www.castlelearning.com 11. First Day.notebook11September 04, 2014Helpful Websites for Math 71.) Common Core State Standard Initiative: http://www.commoncore.orgThis website contains basic information about the Common Core and the specific Math standards.2.) Engage NY: http://www.engageny.orgThis website contains the New York modules and additional information about the Common Core specific to New York.3.) Learn Zillion: http://www.learnzillion.comThis website contains videos aligned to the Common Core standards for students to use to review. 12. First Day.notebook12September 04, 2014Math 7 Topic OverviewModule 1: Ratios and Proportional RelationshipsModule 2: Rational NumbersModule 3: Expressions and EquationsModule 4: Percent and Proportional RelationshipsModule 5: Statistics and ProbabilityModule 6: Geometry 13. First Day.notebook13September 04, 2014Math in the Real WorldHow could you use a tape diagram to solve the followingproblems?a.) You find a shirt that you want to purchase and it has atag on it that says it is 1much will you spend?4off. The original price is $44, howb.) You and a group of friends went to Friendly's and thebill came to $40. Your group is going to leave a 20% tip,how much money should you leave? 14. First Day.notebook14September 04, 2014All About Me Due on Monday, September 8 with Parent/Guardian Signature afterthey have read the class expectations 15. First Day.notebook15September 04, 2014 16. AttachmentsCumulative Exam #1.docProject Requirements 31507.docDay 6 Distributive Property.notebookDay 3 Angles in Polygons.notebookDay 7 Compare Sci Not.notebookDay 9 Correcting.notebookDay 2 Adding Integers.notebookDay 2 Multiplying and Dividing.notebookCumulative Review Sheet 1.docTest # 6.docxPercent Quiz.docxCumulative Review Sheet 1.docx