Mathematics

Course: 7th Grade Mathematics Designated Grading Period: 1st

Unit 1: Add and Subtract with Rational Numbers Days to teach: 31
Unit 2: Multiply and Divide with Rational Numbers
TEKS Guiding Questions/ Assessment Vocabulary Instructional Strategies Resources/
Specificity Weblinks

7.2 The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use rational numbers in a variety of forms.
7.2(A) extend previous Use a visual Which Venn diagram Integer Instruction should be an Motivation Math 7:
knowledge of sets and representations: correctly represents the Rational number extension of the students Unit 1
subsets using a visual Venn Diagrams sets and subsets of the Whole number previous knowledge of sets and
representation to Tables numbers below? Set subsets. Texas Go Math 7:
describe relationships to describe relationships 2 Subset Lesson 1.2
between sets of rational between sets of rational -11 , -4, 2, , 5.4, 15 Nonnegative Use of a number line may also
numbers. numbers.
3 Nonpositive support students with this
A. Positive understanding: ie: whole Google Drive:
Supporting Standard Venn diagram numbers graphed on one Exemplar Lesson 7.2A
Connects: 7.3B Consider relationships such number line, then extend to
as divisibility patterns, include the opposites of these Engaging Math, Vol II:
operational relationships, numbers (integers) and then P2
and classifications of discuss fractionoanl and
numbers such as even and decimal values in between
odd, composite and prime. B. integers.

Correct answer: A

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 Mathematics

Course: 7th Grade Mathematics Designated Grading Period: 1st

Unit 1: Add and Subtract with Rational Numbers Days to teach: 31
Unit 2: Multiply and Divide with Rational Numbers
TEKS Guiding Questions/ Assessment Vocabulary Instructional Strategies Resources/
Specificity Weblinks

7.3 The student applies mathematical process standards to add, subtract, multiply, and divide while solving problems and justifying the solutions.
7.3(A) add, subtract, Focus computational Which of the following Rational numbers Convert to the same form Motivation Math 7:
multiply, and divide fluency. expressions has a solution of Reciprocal before performing Unit 2
rational numbers -2? Absolute value mathematical operations.
fluently Values need to be Additive inverse Texas Go Math 7:
Practice using matching cards
positive and negative 2 3 Opposite Lesson 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
Supporting Standard fractions, decimals, I. 2 3) 3 or other operational games.
Connect: 7.3B integers. 5 5 www.math-drills.com
Review lining up digits (from
Use multiple forms of II. 28 (2.4 0.08)
the right) when multiplying Google Drive:
numbers within the same
decimals. Operation Ordered Pair Task
problem such as mixed
1 7 4
numbers, proper and III. 2 1 Cards
4 3 9
Develop number sense when
improper fractions with teaching the rules of calculating
like and unlike Engaging Math, Vol. II:
with positive and negative
denominators and A. II only Pg: 6, 12, 18
values by asking what the sign
decimals. of the answer should be prior to
B. I and II only calculating.
Include problems that Engaging Math 7 Pages 68
ie: negative x negative =
require order of C. II and III only 82 as Review Lessons for signs
positive
operations. review for addition.
D. I, II, and III

Correct Answer: B

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 Mathematics

Course: 7th Grade Mathematics Designated Grading Period: 1st

Unit 1: Add and Subtract with Rational Numbers Days to teach: 31
Unit 2: Multiply and Divide with Rational Numbers
TEKS Guiding Questions/ Assessment Vocabulary Instructional Strategies Resources/
Specificity Weblinks

7.3(B) apply and Choose/create correct
extend previous expression/equation for a
understandings of problem situation
operations to solve
problems using Recognize correct steps in
addition, subtraction, order to solve problems
multiplication, and and explain (including
division of rational PEMDAS)
numbers.
Use positive and negative
Readiness Standard rational numbers.
Problems should include
values that have
positive/negative fractions
and decimals, not solely
integers.
Ocean water freezes at
about -2 degrees C. Reciprocal
Fresh water freezes at 0
degrees C. Antifreeze, a
liquid used to cool most
car engines, freezes at -64
degrees C. Imagine that
the temperature is exactly
at the freezing point for
ocean water. How many
degrees must the
temperature drop for the
antifreeze to turn to ice?
Correct answer: -61
degrees
Rational numbers Parallel Modeling with guided Motivation Math 7:
/independent practice, including Unit 2
Absolute value pictorial models. Generate
Additive inverse equations based on the key Google Drive:
Opposite terms. Bucket of Lies
Stress key words through Engaging Math 7, Vol. II
brainstorming and use of P10, 14, 16
graphic organizer: ex. More
means addition
(i.e.: matching game, think- AIRR Grade 8:
pair-share) Activity 56,57,65, 66,67, 70,71,
72,
*Use number lines as models.
Manipulatives (such as fraction
bars) to demonstrate the given
scenarios.
Solve problems involving real
life application and check for
reasonableness (UPSC).
Misconceptions:
Students may have difficulty determining the sign (positive or negative) for the sum,
difference, product or quotient when performing the operations of operations of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on rational numbers.
May try to add/subtract when given a negative coefficient instead of dividing.

Suggested Differentiation
Enrichment Scaffolding
24 game (fraction/ decimal operations, integer, exponent) 7.3B Visual aids (anchor chart-multiply and divide fraction and integers)
Create magic squares one for each rational operation- integer, 7.3B Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (Integers) Color counters to Number line
fraction, decimal (see sample) to using Integer rules
Number System Project Talk through the problem-solving process to demonstrate thinking.

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