The concepts taught in 7th grade mathematics serve the dual purpose of tying together the knowledge of previous academic years and solidifying the foundation of our students mathematical careers. In 7th grade math, we will learn to operate within the realm of rational numbers and how to create expressions, equations, and inequalities to model relationships between these numbers. We will also gain exposure to practical tools like ratios, proportions, probability, and statistics. Finally, we will end the year by developing our understanding of geometry and its practical uses.

 

One of my core beliefs as a teacher is to demonstrate not just the principal, but its application as well. Without knowing how they will use math, it can be difficult for students to justify why they put so much effort into using it. I understand this more than most, which is why I commit to using my diverse professional background to illustrate for my students the value and applications of math in the real world. Each quarter, I will create engaging projects based on real world scenarios which show students the plethora of interesting and curiosity inspiring ways in which math drives our world.