Grade 7 - 4th Nine Weeks

Note: The resources in this document are listed in order of importance from top to bottom. TEXTEAMS activities provide students with an experience that interweaves and encompasses a large number of TEKS. Should you choose another suggested activity in place of TEXTEAMS, be aware that these other activities may expose students to only one of the TEKS indicated, therefore eliminating the multi-faceted, interconnectedness of TEXTEAMS. Many of the additional listed activities provide reinforcement and extension of the concepts.

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Problem Solving
TEKS 7.13B use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness Act it out Work backwards 7.13C select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy from a variety of different types, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem		*Glencoe 7,* p. 528 - 529, 232 - 233
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Compare and Order Integers
TEKS 7.1A compare and order integers and positive rational numbers		*SBISD Math Framework 7/8,* p. N-20 Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 23 - 24 *Glencoe 7,* p.184 - 190
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Operations with Integers Include Order of Operations
TEKS 7.2C use models such as concrete objects, pictorial models, and number lines, to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers and connect the actions to algorithms		Glencoe 7, p. 196 - 209 Subtraction with Integer Chips
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Model Solving Equations
TEKS 7.5A use concrete and pictorial models to solve equations and use symbols to record the actions		Magnetic Manipulatives to Model Equation Solving Zero Pairs/Solving Equations with Models Modeling Equations with Algebra Tiles (with Teacher Notes) Algebra Tiles I - connects models to words Algebra Tiles II - connects models to words and symbols Algebra Tiles III - connects models to words and symbols Equation Models - includes non-algebra tile models Equation Model Match Game Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 88 - 89
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Statistics Mean, median, mode and range Which do I select, and why?
TEKS 7.12A describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and range 7.12B choose among mean median, mode, or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation		*SBISD Math Framework 7/8,* p. P-37 through P-39 *Glencoe 7,* p. 88 - 89, 102 - 106 Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 212 - 213
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Data Representation and Analysis Frequency tables, bar graphs, circle graphs, charts, line graphs, line plot, and stem and leaf plot Estimating percents using circle graphs Venn diagrams Discuss misleading statistics Analyze data
TEKS 7.11A select and use an appropriate representation for presenting and displaying relationships among collected data, including line plot, line graph, bar graph, stem and leaf plot, circle graph, and Venn diagrams, and justify the selection 7.11B make inferences and convincing arguments based on an analysis of given or collected data		Exploring Data from Bar Graphs Puppy Lengths (classwork) Roller Coaster Drops (homework) Exploring Multiple Representations of Data Puppy Lengths - Part II (classwork) Roller Coaster Drops - Part II (homework) *TEXTEAMS Numerical Reasoning: Around We Go! Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 205 - 208 *Visual Math Volume II,* Lesson 86 - Venn Diagrams *Kamico TAAS Connection Developmental Series,* p. 179 - 183 *Glencoe 7,* p. 88 - 97, 459 - 463, 119 - 121 America's Scream Machines (Glencoe Chapter 6 Project)
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Probability
TEKS 7.10A construct sample spaces for simple or composite experiments		Sample Spaces with Tree Diagrams and Tables
Sample Spaces for Events		*SBISD Math Frameworks 7/8,* p. P-5, "Count that Money"
Counting Principle / Tree Diagram		*SBISD Math Frameworks 7/8,* p. P-7, "Jenny's Outfits"
		*Glencoe 7,* p. 534 - 541
Experimental / Theoretical Probability		*SBISD Math Frameworks 7/8,* p. P-16 through P-18
		*Glencoe 7,* p. 530 - 533
Probability With and Without Replacement		*SBISD Math Frameworks 7/8,* p. P-20 through P-21 (extend this activity to do without replacement)
		*Glencoe 7,* p. 542 - 545
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TAKS Test Should Occur Here in the Curriculum *Looking for* something different for TAKS Review??? Try this TAKS Review Jeopardy Game!
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Find Probabilities of Independent Events
TEKS 7.10B find the probability of independent events		Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 203 - 204 *Middle Grades Mathematics Project, Probability:* Activities 6, 7
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Problem Solving Connecting Geometry and Probability
TEKS 7.8C use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems in fields such as art and architecture 7.9A estimate measurements and solve application problems involving length (including perimeter and circumference) and area of polygons and other shapes 7.10B find the probability of independent events 7.11B make inferences and convincing arguments based on an analysis of given or collected data 7.12A describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and range 7.12B choose among mean median, mode, or range to describe a set of data and justify the choice for a particular situation 7.13A identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics 7.13B use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness 7.14A communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models 7.15A make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples and non-examples 7.15B validate conclusions using mathematical properties and relationships		Helicopter Project
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Algebraic Reasoning Formalize the input / output model for functions and connect to multiple representations
TEKS 7.4C use words and symbols to describe the relationship between the terms in an arithmetic sequence (with a constant rate of change) and their positions in the sequence 7.2B use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems involving fractions and decimals 7.4B graph data to demonstrate relationships in familiar concepts such as conversions, perimeter, area, circumference, volume, and scaling 7.5B formulate problem situations when given a simple equation and formulate an equation when given a problem situation 7.7A locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of integers 7.13A identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics 7.13B use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness 7.14A communicate mathematical ideas using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models 7.15A make conjectures from patterns or sets of examples and non-examples 7.15B validate conclusions using mathematical properties and relationships		*TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning:* Making Connections Mathematics Standards in the Classroom, p. 85 - 87, 90 - 91
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More Proportionality
TEKS 7.3B estimate and find solutions to application problems involving proportional relationships such as similarity, scaling, unit costs, and related measurement units 7.7A locate and name points on a coordinate plane using ordered pairs of integers 7.13D select tools such as real objects, manipulatives, paper/pencil, and technology or techniques such as mental math, estimation, and number sense to solve problems		*TEXTEAMS Proportionality:* Slithering Solids
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