Exercise Topics - Grade 7 GT Math, week 8

Topic	Study References *
estimate, find, and justify solutions to application problems using appropriate tables, graphs, and algebraic equations;	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
examine given information and reach conclusions by critical thinking and analysis from conditions and evidence given	Lollipop Logic pp. 60-62 Maximize Your Brainpower (MYB), Chapter 2, p47 The IQ Workout Series, The Complete Book of Fun Maths, Chapter 5, p54
The student is expected to generate a different representation given one representation of data such as a table, graph, equation, or verbal description.	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
discover and recognize subtle patterns, meanings, geometric traits, and meanings in a non-obvious context	Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 55-58 Jola Sigmond, Visual IQ Tests, Sterling (September 1, 2004) The IQ Workout Series, The Complete Book of Fun Maths, Chapter 7, p64
use models to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers and connect the actions to algorithms;	TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS TI-73 graphing calculator
use geometric concepts and properties to solve problems in fields such as art and architecture;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
Select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem	Problem Solver 6 Experiences in Problem Solving 5- Randall Charles Every Day Counts- Houghton Mifflin
use an algebraic expression to find any term in a sequence.	Acces TI-73 graphing calculator TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Ratio and Proportionality Across the TEKS
select the appropriate measure of central tendency to describe a set of data for a particular purpose;
construct circle graphs, bar graphs, and histograms, with and without technology.
reach a logical conclusion by interpreting clues and from given or assumed evidence	Lollipop Logic Lessons 1-8, p. 6-18, Lessons 25-31, pp. 35-41, Lessons 40-41, p. 50-59 Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 7-14, pp. 39 - 45, pp. 59-61 Alec Fisher, Critical Thinking, Cambridge University Press (2001), p107 Deborah Hercun, Improve Your IQ, MetroBooks (1999)
convert measures within the same measurement system (customary and metric) based on relationships between units.	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
think with visualization and imaginative mental pictures; perform mental modeling of spatial operations	Gifted & Talented Series Math - A Workbook for Ages 6-8 pp. 55-58, pp. 78-79 Jola Sigmond, Visual IQ Tests, Sterling (September 1, 2004)
find the probabilities of compound events (dependent and independent);
describe a set of data using mean, median, mode, and range;	TEXTEAM: Geometry Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
draw conclusions and make predictions by analyzing trends in scatterplots;
select and use appropriate forms of rational numbers to solve real-life problems including those involving proportional relationships;	Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Numerical Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS TEXTEAMS Problem Solving Across the TEKS Acces TI-73 graphing calculator
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