Download IB Course Description Course Name:Math 7 Course #: MA 07

IB Course Description
Course Name:Math 7
Course #: MA 07
Grade Level: 7th grade
# of Credits: One (1)
I. Course Outline
Mathematical practices and modeling with mathematics are
embedded into standards for Math 7 or MA 07. Instructional time
and learning focuses on four critical areas: proportional
relationships, developing understanding of operations with
rational numbers and working with expressions and linear
equations, problem solving involving scale drawings and informal
geometric constructions, working with two- and three-dimensional
shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and
volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on
samples.
Throughout this course, IB students will be asked to reflect on
their progress along the Leaner Profile continuum, which includes
becoming motivated and principled learners. Students will expand
their global outlook through research, problem solving, and
communication. Key Concepts for this course will include form,
logic, and relationships. Related Concepts will include patterns,
change, quantity and space.
II. IB Aims and Objectives
The aims of MYP MA 07 are to encourage and enable students
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Enjoy mathematics and develop curiosity about it
Develop an understanding of the principles and nature of
mathematics
Develop logical, critical and creative thinking
Develop confidence, perseverance, and independence in
mathematical thinking and problem-solving
Appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other areas of
knowledge
Apply and transfer skills to a wide range of real-life situations
The objectives of MYP MA 07 are for students to:
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Knowing and Understanding
Investigating Patterns
Communicating
Applying Mathematics in Real-Life Contexts
Outside of these, ATL (Approaches to Learning) is always present
and helps students “learn to learn” with tools to enable them to
become life-long, independent learners. ATL skills include
thinking, social, communication, and research skills.
III. Topics
Major topics for this course include: Ratios and Proportional
Relationships. The Number System. Expressions and Equations.
Geometry. Statistics and Probability.
IV. Global Contexts
Global Contexts provide a framework on which to build each unit
of study. The six Global Contexts will be integrated within the
various units of study to reinforce the connections between
mathematics as it relates both to content and universal
concepts. The six Contexts are Identities and Relationships,
Scientific and Technical Innovation, Fairness and Development,
Orientation in Space and Time, Globalization and Sustainability,
and Personal and Cultural Expression; however, of particular
emphasis in this subject content will be scientific and technical
innovation.
V. Internationalism
Internationalism for this content will include discussion and
assignments that involve the use of mathematics internationally
and the contributions of various cultures to mathematics.
VI. Teaching Methods
Teaching methods for this class incorporate study skills with such
methods as lectures, inquiry-based research, small group
cooperative learning activities and the use of technology both
online and offline.
VII. Assessment
Students are given an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of
knowledge and the Criterion A-B-C-D skills using a variety of
assessments that involve both group and individual work and
technology.
VIII. Texts and/or Resources
Textbook Big Ideas Math Grade 7
Online website with variety of resources/instructional and
learning tools :
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