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Ms. Bradshaw's Course Outline
 Welcome
to 7th grade Math! I’m excited about the
opportunity to get to know you and am looking
forward to a happy and productive school year.
Curriculum areas we will focus on this year include:
Algebra – Equations,
Expressions, Inequalities
Number Sense – Operations
with Integers, square roots, scientific notation.
Geometry – Area, Perimeter,
Volume, Surface Area, Pythagorean Theorem.
Probability – Independent
and Dependent events.
Students are asked to bring the following supplies
to school each and every day:
Three ring binder (2-2½ inch) with lined paper,
graph paper and
5 dividers
Binder Pouch with: Pencils, pens, eraser, sharpener,
and a Protractor
Calculator TI-30xIIs – labeled with students name in
sharpie
Review Folder with 3 holes
Assignment pad
Homework
Homework
policy:
Homework will be assigned most every evening.
Students are responsible for making sure
they receive the assignment.
The grading breakdown is:
5 % Do Now -
Students need to be on
time, in their seat with their materials copying
the aim and solving do now in their binder
20 % Homework-
Students turn in homework
when it is due and have made an attempt to answer
all of the problems. Students can stay after to
get
help completing the assignment if they hand in an attempt
to complete it during class. ½ a point if it is
late.
10% Classwork-
Students inclass work
will be randomly selected to be graded.
35% Tests-
Usually one or two a
marking period.
30% Quizzes/Projects-
Usually one quiz a
week on the previous weeks material. Projects are
sporadically given through the year.
Extra Credit
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Up to 4 points on over
all average per semester.
Assigned and posted on bulletin board at the
beginning of each semester.
Expectations:
* Come to class prepared and on time.
* Listen when others are speaking.
* Keep hands, feet, objects and unkind words to
yourself.
* Believe in yourself and your abilities.
* Keep a neat and organized notebook
* Smile :)
Our Textbook has an amazing website with tons of
resources.
** Visit
www.Classzone.com for:
Tutoring for each lesson
Extra practice
Interactive/animated math
Curriculum based games
Online text book
*** 1. Select “Middle School Math”
Activation Code:
(e-mail Ms. Bradshaw)
2.
Click on “NY State” and click
“go”
3. Select text (McDougal Littell
Math, Course Three- baseball on cover)
***You’re all set!!
ABSENCES-
Students are responsible for class work and homework
missed while they were out. They need to ask for
their missed work before school or after school.
Requests made in the middle of class will not be
honored.
If you have any questions or concerns or if you
would like to visit the classroom, schedule a
conference, or volunteer to help out, you can
contact me at
jbradshaw@gcsny.org or
(845) 615-6300.
Once again, welcome to 7th Grade Math.
Let’s work together to make this the best year ever!
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HW assignment # 1 – sign and return
Due: __________
(Print out and return if you lost yours)
I have read and explained the rules and
expectations of Ms. Bradshaw’s class with my family.
Check one:
I already have all my
supplies
I will have my supplies by: __________________
I have most everything, but need to borrow:
______________________
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Student signature
math period
Parent/guardian
signature
____________________________________
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Student e-mail
Parent/guardian e-mail for classroom update
e-mails
_____________________________________
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Home phone number
Parent/guardian best contact number:
cell phone/work
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