Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to our 3rd math unit!!!

Today, in class, your child received their Unit 3: Expressions and Equations
Relationships outline. It includes all of the learning targets that will be
taught in this unit, along with an example of each.

Below you will find important information regarding your childs third math unit, Expressions and
Equations. You will find the skills that your child should already have mastered in order to succeed in
this unit. You will also find information about the major assignments that will affect your childs grade for
this unit.
Prerequisite Skills:
Equivalent expressions as they apply the properties of operations to write expressions in both

standard form and in factored form.

6.EE.A.3 -- Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
6.EE.A.4 -- Identify when two expressions are equivalent (i.e., when the two expressions name the same
number regardless of which value is substituted into them). For example, the expressions + + and
3 are equivalent because they name the same number regardless of which number stands for.
6.EE.B.6 -- Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or
mathematical problem, understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on
the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set.
Solve real-world & mathematical problems by writing and solving equations in the form + = .
If your child needs extra practice in any of these areas listed above, please contact us so that we can
provide extra resources to assist your child.

Mastery Quizzes: 50 pts.

Mastery quizzes are short quizzes that assess 2 3 learning targets. Your child will be given this quiz
once the learning targets have been taught in class. The best way to prepare for these quizzes is by
completing classwork and homework. If your child is struggling with homework assignments please
contact us, or have your child attend an extra help session.

Mastery Quiz 1: will assess the following learning targets:

o I can Generate Equivalent Expressions
o I can use the Identity and Inverse to Write Equivalent Expressions
o I can unit combine Like Terms

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Mastery Quiz 2: will assess the following learning targets:

I can solve one-step, two steps, and multistep equations.
I can solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and

negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals),
using tools strategically.
I can solve word problems leading to equations of the form x + = and ( + ) =
, where , , and are specific rational numbers.
I can solve angle problems and solving equations
Mastery Quiz 3: I will assess the following learning targets:
I can identify properties of Inequalities.
I can solve Inequalities.
I can graph the solutions inequalities.


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Mastery Quiz 4: I will assess the following learning targets:

I can find the area of composed figures and circles. 7.G. 4
I can solve problems with scale drawings 7.G.1
Unit Test: 100 pts. Approximate date: (When the unit is complete)
Students are expected to review their notes as preparation for this test.

Performance Task: 100 pts: Approximate date:_________________________

This is an in class assessment. It is a multi-step word problem, similar to the kind of questions students
will see on Day 3 of the NYS test.
Culminating Project: 100 pts.
The culminating project will be assigned in the middle of the unit. It will not be due until the end of the
unit. It will assess all learning targets.
Learning Activities
Your child will be completing a variety of learning activities in class that reflect the learning targets for
Unit 3. These will be graded, and you will be able to track your childs progress online.
Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued
support.

7th Grade Math Teachers