Grade 7 Math & 8th Grade Integrated Algebra

September 2025

7th Grade Mathematics

Welcome to 7th Grade Math

Well, whadda ya know? The first few weeks of Math class this is what we will explore. Students will review several skills they should have mastered in 6th grade. We will identify the areas that each student may need to further practice and we will use several avenues to master them. This includes IXL and KhanAcademy.com as well as handouts. 

The 7th Grade Mathematics program at Catholic Academy is aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and is designed to build a strong foundation in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our goal is to prepare students for success in future math courses while helping them see the relevance of math in everyday life.

Curriculum Overview:

Students engage with a variety of mathematical concepts through rigorous instruction and hands-on learning, including:

• Ratios and Proportional Relationships: Analyzing proportional situations and solving real-world problems involving rates, ratios, and percentages
• The Number System: Extending understanding of rational numbers, including operations with integers, fractions, and decimals.
• Expressions and Equations: Developing algebraic thinking through solving multi-step equations and inequalities.
• Geometry: Understanding and applying concepts of area, surface area, volume, and angle relationships.
• Statistics and Probability: Drawing inferences from data, comparing populations, and evaluating probability models.
• Mathematical Practices: Focusing on reasoning, precision, strategic use of tools, and making sense of complex problems.
  

Instructional Tools and Supports:

• IXL is used regularly to provide personalized practice, reinforce classroom instruction, and help students master essential math skills at their own pace.
• The STAR Math assessment is administered multiple times a year to monitor student progress, identify strengths and areas for growth, and guide differentiated instruction.
  

Program Goals:

• Build fluency with rational numbers and operations.
• Develop a deep understanding of proportional reasoning and algebraic concepts.
• Strengthen problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Provide personalized support to meet individual learning needs.
• Prepare students for 8th Grade Math and readiness for Algebra I.
  
  

Our 7th Grade Math program encourages a growth mindset and emphasizes both academic achievement and a positive attitude toward learning math.

Teacher - Mary Johnson   mjohnson@cawb.org

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8th Grade Integrated Algebra Plan October 2025

Focus: Two-Variable Algebra

Building on our work with one-variable equations, inequalities, and word problems in September, October will focus on extending these concepts to two variables and introducing linear equations, inequalities, and graphing.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Two-Variable Expressions

• Understanding variables and expressions with two variables (e.g., 3x + 2y)
• Evaluating expressions for given values
• Translating verbal phrases into algebraic expressions

Week 2: Equations in Two Variables

• Writing and solving two-variable equations
• Understanding the concept of solutions to two-variable equations as coordinate pairs (x, y)
• Creating tables of values
• Plotting solutions on the coordinate plane

Week 3: Graphing Linear Equations & Word Problems

• Identifying and graphing linear equations (using tables, intercepts, or slope-intercept form)
• Understanding slope and y-intercept
• Applying graphing to solve real-world problems
• Writing equations from word problems

Week 4: Inequalities in Two Variables

• Writing and solving two-variable inequalities
• Graphing inequalities on the coordinate plane
• Understanding shading and boundary lines
• Modeling and solving word problems involving inequalities

Key Concepts to Master

• The meaning of a solution in two variables
• How to create and interpret graphs of lines
• Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
• Connections between equations, graphs, and real-world contexts

Assessments and Activities

• Weekly practice sets with increasing complexity
• Real-world projects (e.g., budgeting, travel scenarios)
• Quizzes on graphing and solving
• Final October assessment: mixed application of two-variable equations, inequalities, and word problems

You may access your child's parent portal https://parentportal.eschooldata.com/buffalodiocese

Teacher - Earl Schunk  eschunk@cawb.org

 7th & 8th Grade School Supplies

• 6 folders
• 1 each: yellow, blue, green, red, purple
• 1 plastic take-home folder
• 6 notebooks
• 4 binders (1 inch)
• Pack of pens
• Small pencil sharpener
• 24 pencils
• Ruler
• Loose-leaf paper
• 4 expo markers (skinny)
• 2 glue sticks
• 1 pair of scissors
• 1 pack of colored pencils or crayons
• 1 pack of skinny markers
• 2 highlighters
• 2 boxes of tissues
• 1 roll of paper towels
• Reusable water bottle
• Headphones
• 9x12 Sketchbook (can be found at Dollar Tree)

You may access your child's parent portal https://parentportal.eschooldata.com/buffalodiocese