7th Grade Mathematics
Course Descriptions:
Course Selection Guide for Grade 7
2700 Algebra 1
This course is designed for those students with excellent mathematical ability and interests, who have successfully completed the elementary math series, including pre-algebraic concepts. It extends previously learned arithmetic skills to expressions involving variables. Major topics include linear equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, proportions, functions, data analysis, applications and problem solving. Criteria for placement in this course includes : teacher recommendation; Pre-Algebra grade of B or better for the year; fifth grade PSSA Math score; and performance on the fifth grade end-of-year test, the fifth grade performance-based test, the Algebra Readiness Test, and the sixth grade end-of-year test.
2710 Pre-Algebra
This course is a preparatory algebra curriculum, designed for students with average to good mathematical ability and interest, who have successfully completed the elementary mathematics curriculum. Major topics include: positive and negative numbers, equations, ratios, proportions, percents, non-metric geometry, metric geometry, coordinate plane, statistics, probability, and applications.
2720 Math 7
This course is designed for students who have experienced difficulty with the elementary curriculum. Lessons provide sequential skill development in decimals, number theory, fractions, ratios, proportions, percents, geometry, and applications.
2760, 2770, 2780, 2790 Math
These courses are designed to meet the needs of special education students.