Subject Area

Grade Level
Topic
Length of Unit
(days)

Math
7
Numbers all around
About 21 (7 weeks) 18 hours

Rationale
Numbers all around will be explored in this unit through words and
symbolic representation using expressions and equations. These are all
important as they continue on in math and other subjects. It also has a
usefulness in day to day life and in the work world; where throughout
the unit there will be examples of problems relating to life and there will
also be a project that the students will choose and present on a number
system of their choice. The concepts learned help with problem solving
and algebraic reasoning. This unit will incorporate all seven
mathematical processes: [C] Communication [PS] Problem Solving [CN]
Connections [R] Reasoning [ME] Mental Mathematics [T] Technology and
Estimation [V] Visualization.
This unit takes on the ideas that number systems are part of society;
and numerals can be expressed in different ways such as words,
symbols, and visual representations. They will make connections and
reason how best to solve problems with real world examples.
The unit starts out with number systems, starting with our currently
used system, then learning about different countrys systems. This ties
well into the inquiry statement: the system in which quantities are
communicated makes part of a societys culture. Math is commonly
used in the world, this unit will show how there are different number
systems used in the world. Determining prior knowledge and
expectations before will help set a foundation for the project. Then go
on to Whole number operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication,
and division to give them a foundation for order of operations,
divisibility, factors, multiples, primes and composites. These are all
important concepts to master as they continue on in math and life.

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Subject Area
Grade Level
Topic
Length of Unit
(days)

Math
7
Numbers all around
About 21 (7 weeks) 18 hours

Established Goals:
Outcome:
Develop Number Sense
Numbers All Around
Understandings:
Students will understand

Different number systems

4 operations
BEDMAS
Divisibility
Factors
Multiples
Primes and composites

Students will know

Different number systems

4 operations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division) with whole
numbers
Order of operations (BEDMAS)
Divisibility tests
Factors
Multiples
Primes and composites

Essential Questions:
How do we add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers?
What is a prime number?
When is it appropriate to round numbers of quantities?
Which number systems are the most useful in the modern
world?

Students will be able to do

Identify 6 number systems (Egyptian, Greek or

attic, roman numerals, Mayan, ChineseJapanese, and Hindu-Arabic)
Round numbers,
Use a number line

Specific Outcome 1 (gr 7)

Determine and explain why a number is divisible by 2,

3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, and why a number cannot be
divided by 0
Specific Outcome 1 (gr 6)
Demonstrate an understanding of place value, including
numbers that are:
greater than one million
less than one thousandth.
Specific Outcome 2 (gr. 6)
Solve problems involving whole numbers
Specific Outcome 3 (gr. 6)
Demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples by:
determining multiples and factors of numbers less than
100
identifying prime and composite numbers
solving problems using multiples and factors.
Specific Outcome 9 (gr. 6)
Explain and apply the order of operations, excluding exponents,

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Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

Subject Area
Grade Level
Topic
Length of Unit
(days)

Math
7
Numbers all around
About 21 (7 weeks) 18 hours

with and without technology (limited to whole numbers).

Resources Needed:
Text Mathematics for the international student 6 MYP 1
Smartboard
Calculators
Dice
Pencil
cards
Describe how you will differentiate teaching & learning for this unit?
- Math club on Tuesday lunchtime for weaker students
- Occasionally additional exercises (homework) for weaker students
- Faster/stronger students complete more challenging questions at the end of the lesson
- More attention for weaker students during the lesson
Learning Process
With the assessment tasks students also receive the rubrics.
Collaboration with the teacher of grade 6 to understand prior knowledge. The speed of teaching is adjusted
to their knowledge which is checked though questioning in the beginning of the unit.
Students' work is checked regularly and self-checked with the answers available in the textbook.
Teaching methods include front-teaching, exercises from the book, additional exercises from the web,
checking the work of a peer, team-work, and presentations.
Special attention is given to non-fluent speakers, especially during the preparation of the assessed
presentation.
Peers and the teacher help translating the concepts into Italian, when needed. Students may ask for unknown
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Subject Area
Grade Level
Topic
Length of Unit
(days)

English words, also during the test.

Summer 2016: Marynowski

Adapted from Wiggins and McTighe (2005)

Math
7
Numbers all around
About 21 (7 weeks) 18 hours

Assessment Tool Overview

Assessment
Tool Title

Outcomes

Exit slips

7N1

Group
discussions

all

At the start of
class question

all

Quizzes

all

Text questions

all

Unit Test

all

Description
To gage how well students understood
concept to be completed at the end of
class. This will be handed in, visual, or
verbal. If I need quick assessment for that
days material, exit slip will be done. Near
end of unit, exit slips will be used to help
make questions for the who wants to be
a millionaire review game.
Get students talking about math. It will
help for clarification among students and
teacher assessment to check for
understanding. Forms of table
discussions, and rally robin will be used
throughout the unit. This variety will allow
for more learning to take place because
students can hear the concept explained
different ways.
Gets class thinking about math. It reviews
concept previously learned. This helps
teacher assess how well the concept was
learned and if anything needs to be
clarified before they go on to the next
material.
There will be two written quizzes
throughout the unit at the end of each
chapter. These will be handed back for
students to make corrections for
understanding how they can improve,
then handed back in. They can also be
used to study from in class review for the
unit exam.
Gives students individual practice for
their learning. Homework checks will be
done a week before each quiz. Answers
are in the back of the text for students to
check their work.
A final written unit test will be given at
the end of the unit. Throughout the unit
students have been preparing, there will
be a review before.

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Fo
r

AS

OF

Allows students to communicate their

learning in an organized manner of a
Number System Number
number system they choose. They will
X
X
Project
systems
also compare it to the Hindu-Arabic
system we use.
In class a variety of work will be
completed over the unit. Some will be
individual and other group work.
Assessments such as thumbs up or down
In-class
will be done to check for understanding
assignments/
all
throughout the lesson. This will be
X X
activities
assessed through observation, discussion,
and homework checks. There will be
different games to check for
understanding and review for quizzes and
unit test.
Summative: there are 2 quizzes and a unit test, along with a project. Throughout the unit
there will be plenty of time to prepare and work for understanding. As long as students are
on task and trying their best, they will do well. They will make corrections on quizzes for
further learning.
Formative: Assignments and text questions given to help prepare for the summative.

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Monday

Tuesday
11-12

Wednesday
9-10

1 Thursday
September
10-10:50

Friday

Fun games until MYP

introduction

Monday

6 Tuesday

7 Wednesday

8 Thursday

Friday

Get to know
Ch. 1 Different number
Big numbers
.
Intro to course/unit systems
How many times does
-print overview, whatHindu-Arabic # system
Your heart beat/min.?
I teach, who has text,
Per year?
Supply digital, list of
Equipment, notebooks
(0.5 cm squares)
number sense
Follow-up on summer
Hundu-Arabic if time

Monday

13 Tuesday

14 Wednesday 15 Thursday

Introduce project-pick
Work on project
Number system to
Present on. Jigsaw
Remaining systems

Monday

Friday

Number systems

20 Tuesday

21 Wednesday 22 Thursday

Work on projects

Present project

Friday

Multiply/divide

Review pg. 25

Add/subtract
Word problems
Quiz Ch. 1
Subtract order
Intro Ch. 2: whole # matters
Addition, use paperclips
Bowling dice
Or similar objects to game
add
Order doesnt matter

Monday

27 Tuesday

28 Wednesday 29 Thursday

Friday

Multiply/divide wholeReview
#
Quiz +/-/*//
Bowling dice game with
2 step problem solving
*/
Index notation

Monday

4 Tuesday October
5 Wednesday

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6 Thursday

Friday

Order of operations
# lines
Start of class discussion
Time to work on hmwk
20+8/4

Crossword puzzle

Monday

11 Tuesday

12 Wednesday 13 Thursday

Rounding #s

Review

Friday

Quiz Ch. 2

Crossword puzzle due

Monday

18 Tuesday

19 Wednesday 20 Thursday

Review
Unit Exam
Look over quizzes forWho wants to be a
review
Millionaire review game

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Friday