Math Curriculum

7th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will calculate and apply operations with rational numbers to solve real word problems. Students will apply algebraic concepts to solve one-step and two-step equations with rational numbers and apply to real world contexts.

Outcomes and Components:

M.7.5

  Students will solve multistep percent problems using proportions and apply them to real world contexts.

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Assess

 

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Standard(s)

2   M.7.5.1   Write expressions involving percents in equivalent forms to determine how quantities are related. 7.EE.A.2
2   M.7.5.2   Calculate markups (tax, gratuity, fees, and commission) and markdowns (sales and coupons). 7.RP.A.3
1   M.7.5.3   Calculate percent error. 7.RPA.3
2   M.7.5.4   Solve percent of change problems including percent increase and decrease. 7.RP.A.3
2   M.7.5.5   Solve percent problems involving simple interest. 7.RP.A.3
3   M.7.5.6   Solve multistep percent problems in real world contexts including markups, markdowns, and commission. 7.RP.A.3

Academic Vocabulary: solve, calculate

Content Vocabulary: percent, percent change, percent increase, percent decrease, markup, tip, tax, fees, commission, markdown, discount, simple interest