Grade 7 Transition Mathematics 2015-2016

Mr. Kor Gordon.Kor@maryknollschool.org

Ms. Nishida Toni.Nishida@maryknollschool.org
Transition Mathematics acts as a stepping-stone between the processes learned in Pre-Transition
Mathematics (or Everyday Mathematics 6) to the material presented in UCSMP Algebra and
UCSMP Geometry. Transition Mathematics incorporates applied arithmetic, algebra, and
geometry; and connects all these areas to measurement, probability, and statistics. Arithmetic
skills and concepts are reinforced by continuous instruction in the uses of the four basic
operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Basic skills and number sense
practice are reinforced by applications and the conversions among decimals, fractions, and
percents with both positive and negative numbers.
The algebra in Transition Mathematics begins with the uses of variables in formulas, as patterngeneralizers, and as unknowns in solving problems. Graphing lines in the coordinate plane and
the solving of linear equations and inequalities are developed.
The geometry in Transition Mathematics includes the use of transformations to demonstrate
congruence, similarity, symmetry, and tessellations. Length, perimeter, area, and volume are
studied as general concepts and with specific attention to common two- and three-dimensional
figures. Drawing and constructions with and without the use of technology are both strongly
encouraged throughout the text.
General Transition Mathematics Content
1st Quarter
Chapter 1 3: Positive and Negative Numbers, Rational Numbers, Powers of
Ten, Order of Operations, Grouping Symbols, Plotting Points, Scientific Notation, Patterns with
Variables, Evaluating Algebraic Expressions, Pythagorean Theorem, Graphing Inequalities,
Decimals, Fractions, Estimating, Percent, Square Root
2nd Quarter
Chapter 4 7: Properties of Numbers, Union and Intersection of Sets, Basic
Figures of Geometry, Classifying Shapes, Classifying Numbers, Adding/Subtracting Positive and
Negative Numbers, Solving x+a=b, Solving x+a<b, x+y=k, Geometry Ideas, Multiplication in
Geometry, Multiplication of Fractions, The Distributive Property, Area
3rd Quarter
Chapter 8 10: Multiplication in Algebra, Multiplication with Negative
Numbers, Probability, Percent, Solving ax = b, y = ax+b, ax+b = c, ax+b < c. Division of:
Fractions, Negative Numbers, Equations and Inequalities and Proportions. Finding solutions
using graphs and linear combinations
4th Quarter
Chapter 11 12: Lines and Planes, 3-Dimensional Figures, Surface Areas and
Volume of a box, prism and cylinder, Spheres, and how changing dimensions affects area and

Grade 7 Transition Mathematics 2015-2016

volume. Representing Data, Histograms, Stem and Leaf Plots, Properties of the Mean,
Deviations from the Mean, Box Plots

Grading Scale
A
+
A
A-

100

B+

89-87

C+

79-77

D+

69-67

99-95
94-90

B
B-

86-83
82-80

C
C-

76-73
72-70

D
D-

66-63
62-60

Tests/Projects = 40%
Homework = 20%

59-0

Quizzes/Mini Projects = 30%

Participation = 10%

Students will be assessed using quizzes/tests, projects/activities, presentations, and participation.

A student scoring less than 70% on a test can recover half of a point per problem, up to 70%, by
giving the correct answer and an explanation of what is what was incorrect about the initial
answer.
Tests and Project due dates will be given in advance.
* Middle School Assessments are scheduled for Monday, May 9 Friday, May 13.
Text

Viktora, Steven, S. and Denisse R. Thompson. Transition Mathematics. Chicago:Wright

Group/McGraw-Hill, 2008. Print.