BILOXI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS 2009-2010
In accordance with the Seventh Grade 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework
TERM 3
Sondra Caillavet, sondra.caillavet@biloxischools.net
Robin Buchanan, robin.buchanan@biloxischools.net
Danielle Lamey, danielle.lamey@biloxischools.net
Natalie.Martin, natalie.martin@biloxischool.net
Bellringer: Solve computational problems using rational numbers. Solve problems that require algebraic thinking, skills, and concepts.
01/04/10 No School Staff Development
01/07/10 Report Cards
*DOK – Depth of Knowledge
Comp. Obj. Objective Description
Week 1 4 a Convert from one unit to another, perform basic operations, and
01/05/10 solve real-world problems using standard (English and metric)
measurements within the same system. (DOK 2)
Week 2
01/11/10 4 a Convert from one unit to another, perform basic operations, and
solve real-world problems using standard (English and metric)
measurements within the same system. (DOK 2)
01/18/10 No School MLK Jr. Holiday
Week 3 3 e Create an argument using the Pythagorean Theorem principles to
01/19/10 show that a triangle is a right triangle. (DOK 2)
Week 4 4 b Use formulas and strategies, such as decomposition, to compute the
01/25/10 perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, the
circumference and area of circles, and find the area of more complex
shapes. (DOK 2)
Week 5 4 b Use formulas and strategies, such as decomposition, to compute the
02/01/10 perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, the
circumference and area of circles, and find the area of more complex
shapes. (DOK 2)
02/11/10 Progress Reports
Week 6 3 f Construct and classify angles. (DOK 2)
02/08/10
02/15 – 02/17 No School Mardi Gras Holiday
Week 7 3 c Justify the congruency or symmetry of two figures. (DOK 2)
02/18/10 4 d Solve problems involving scale factors using ratios and proportions.
(DOK 2)
Week 8 3 d Perform transformations (rigid and non-rigid motions) on two-
02/22/10 dimensional figures using the coordinate plane. (DOK 2)
Week 9 3 a Classify and compare three-dimensional shapes using their properties.
(DOK 1)
b Construct two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects.
(DOK 2)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Important Dates:
Mid Term Progress Reports: February 11
Term Exams: March 11-12
Report Cards: March 18
Students and parents are encouraged to check STI for current student progress, missing assignments and earned grades on tests and quizzes.
Additional progress reports will be sent home on an as needed basis. In these instances, it is the student’s responsibility to show all progress reports to their parents.
Grading
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = BELOW 70 I = Incomplete
Grades are weighted as follows:
Activities (Daily Assignments & Quizzes) 25%
Formal Assessments (Test & Projects) 55%
Term Exam 20%
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued. The student’s current grades are available via Internet STI.
Assessments: Student performance will be evaluated through formal and informal assessments.
Retesting: Retesting is permitted (within 10 days of receiving grade) only on formal assessments (those grades that carry a weight of 55%). Retesting sessions will be scheduled by the seventh grade math department and will require at least 30 minutes of a re-teach session. The higher of the two grades will be accepted.
Homework: Homework is due the following day unless otherwise specified by the classroom teacher. Assignments will be accepted late with a reduction of points, except when a student has been absent from school.
Course Requirements: Students are expected to complete daily bellringer assignments and submit weekly for an activity grade. Absence is not an excuse. Students are expected to makeup bellringers missed due to absence.
**NOTE**
Pencils Only!!! No homework, class work, quizzes, tests, etc. will be accepted in pen.