Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math

2-22-2000
1. Problem/Week a...2. Problem/Week b...3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Find the number of combinations of a set of objects. (13-8, Pp522ff) ACTIVITIES: Work through the text examples. Re-emphasize the meaning of Factorial. Practice listing PERMUTATIONS and comparing with COMBINATIONS. Explain the model: c(n,r)=(P(n,r))/r! NOTES: Need to find a sure-fire way to distinguish between PERMUTATIONS and COMBINATIONS. HOMEWORK: P524 9 and 10

2-23-2000
1. HW P594 9&10.....2. Ch-13 Test 529...3. .................
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OBJECTIVE:[Distribute Progress Report #10] Chapter 13 test ACTIVITIES: Ch-13 test (text and/or alternate) NOTES: HOMEWORK: P602(13-8) even

2-24-2000
1. ProgReport #10...2. HWP602(13-8)even.3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve equations using addition and subtraction properties of equality. (6-2, Pp225ff) ACTIVITIES: Introduce/model - reinforce the procedure for solving equations. NOTES:SKIP section 6-1 HOMEWORK: P227 18 and 23

2-25-2000
1. HW227 18&23......2. P230 13-27.......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Solve equations using the multiplication and division properties of equality (6-3, Pp228ff) ACTIVITIES: After intro and review, do page 230 13-27 as a speed drill. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P232 6,7&8

Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due next Monday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat.

The Tree and thee..

The General Sherman Tree is an ancient sequoia that is about 270 feet tall. If the average seventh grader is 64 inches tall, how many seventh graders equal the height of the General Sherman Tree? Make and estimate, then show your calculations needed to check the answer - that is, calculate the answer. Check the scoring guide to be sure that your problem explanation and solution is correct.
This is a two-credit assignment.