Math 7: Good and Beautiful
Basic Information
- Title: Simply Good and Beautiful Math 7
- Subtitle: Good and Beautiful
- Subject: Mathematics Education
- Grade Level: 7
- Type: Course Book/Curriculum
- Series: Simply Good and Beautiful Math Series
- Publisher: The Good and the Beautiful
Description
Simply Good and Beautiful Math 7 is a comprehensive, faith-based mathematics curriculum designed to solidify students' understanding of elementary math concepts and prepare them for pre-algebra. The curriculum emphasizes beauty, goodness, and truth while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Math 7 covers essential seventh-grade mathematical concepts through a combination of direct instruction, hands-on activities, real-world applications, and engaging themes that connect math to nature, science, art, music, and engineering.
Content Areas
This comprehensive seventh-grade mathematics course covers:
- Number Sense and Operations: Advanced operations with rational numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Algebraic Thinking: Introduction to algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities
- Geometry: Properties of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, area, perimeter, volume, and surface area
- Measurement: Customary and metric units, conversions, and applications
- Data Analysis: Collecting, organizing, and interpreting data through graphs, charts, and statistics
- Probability: Basic probability concepts and applications
- Mathematical Reasoning: Problem-solving strategies, logical thinking, and mathematical communication
Educational Approach
- Format: Four course books with structured lesson sequence
- Target Audience: Seventh-grade students (typically ages 12-13)
- Learning Style: Direct instruction, hands-on activities, real-world applications, and spiritual integration
- Assessment: Includes practice problems, quizzes, and cumulative assessments
- Total Estimated Time: Full academic year (36 weeks)
- Recommended Schedule: 4-5 sessions per week, 45-60 minutes per session
- Spiral Approach: Effective spiral approach ensures thorough review and reinforcement of concepts
Course Structure
Course Books
The curriculum comprises four course books, each containing 30 lessons, culminating in a total of 120 lessons. Each unit concludes with a review, assessment, and enrichment activity.
Lesson Components
- Warm-Up: Activities that apply to the lesson topic or review mental math skills
- Video Lesson: Detailed teaching with interactive, guided practice, approximately 12–15 minutes in length
- Lesson Overview: A concise written lesson on the topic
- Practice: Problems dedicated to the lesson topic
- Review: Daily review of topics from previous lessons
Lesson Breakdown
1. Number Operations and Properties
Time: 6-8 weeks Content:
- Operations with rational numbers
- Properties of operations
- Order of operations
- Mental math strategies
2. Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Time: 8-10 weeks Content:
- Variables and expressions
- Simplifying expressions
- Solving one-step and two-step equations
- Inequalities and their solutions
3. Geometry and Measurement
Time: 8-10 weeks Content:
- Properties of geometric figures
- Area and perimeter of polygons
- Volume and surface area of solids
- Unit conversions and applications
4. Data Analysis and Probability
Time: 6-8 weeks Content:
- Data collection and organization
- Statistical measures (mean, median, mode)
- Probability concepts and calculations
- Graphing and chart interpretation
5. Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Time: 4-6 weeks Content:
- Problem-solving strategies
- Mathematical communication
- Logical reasoning
- Real-world applications
Additional Materials and Resources
Included Materials
- Course Books 1–4: Each book guides students through a unit of the Math 7 course
- Answers & Solutions Manual: Provides answers and complete solutions for all course books
- Access to Math 7 Videos: Essential for completing the course, these videos are available for free through The Good and Beautiful Homeschool app or website
Required Supplies (Not Included)
- Scientific calculator
- Two standard dice
- Colored pencils or crayons
- Highlighter or marker
- Tape or glue
- Ruler
- Protractor
- Compass
- Scissors
- String
- Coin
- Paper clip
Optional Enhancements
- Extra Practice Worksheets: Available for students who would benefit from additional practice problems for each lesson
- Math Scratch Pad: A resource for students to organize and complete math computations and graphs
- Math Games: Educational games to reinforce concepts
- Online Resources: Digital practice and enrichment activities
- Reference Materials: Math dictionaries and formula sheets
- Art Supplies: For creating visual representations of mathematical concepts
Total Course Statistics
- Total Duration: Full academic year (36 weeks)
- Total Lessons: 120 lessons across 4 course books
- Total Sessions: 144-180 sessions
- Total Hours: 108-180 hours of instruction and practice
- Practice Problems: Hundreds of problems with varying difficulty levels
- Assessment Points: Regular quizzes and cumulative tests
- Video Lessons: 120 video lessons, each 12-15 minutes long
Course Availability
- Free PDF Downloads: The entire Math 7 course is available as a free PDF download
- Physical Copies: Printed course sets can be purchased for $79.95
- Video Access: All video lessons are available for free through The Good and Beautiful Homeschool app or website
Notes
- The curriculum is designed to be completed independently by students, with optional parental involvement as needed
- Engaging themes connect math concepts to real-world applications in nature, science, art, music, and engineering
- The spiral approach ensures thorough review and reinforcement of concepts
- Video lessons provide step-by-step instruction and interactive practice
- The curriculum emphasizes both academic excellence and character development