Grade 7 Math

In grades 6,7 and 8 the mathematics curriculum creates students who are communicators, thinkers and problem-solvers. Overbrook students learn to think logically. Students learn to use symbols and notation, perform specific mathematical operations, make comparisons and define, describe, and use important principles. Students use an individualized computer program called Accelerated Math to progress at their own speed. As part of creating real world situations, computers and calculators are integrated into the curriculum. All students solve Laser Disk real world problem situations by watching a video and working in groups to solve the problem. Computers enable students to keep a record of and find their math averages by using Excel. Junior high students participate in a national Catholic school contest, MathFax.

The math program continues on two levels placing students in developmentally appropriate levels of challenge, Saxon Math 87 and Algebra 1/2. Students continue their work with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions and percents. Geometry work continues finding the total surface area and volume of numerous figures. Graphs are interpreted and statistics, probability and algebraic concepts are developed more fully. Solving more complex word problems also continues.