Grade 7 Math: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 7 math in the Saskatchewan Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Number (N7.1–N7.6): Demonstrate an understanding of division through the development and application of divisibility strategies for 2… Expand and demonstrate understanding of the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals to… Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between positive decimals, positive fractions, and whole numbers. (and 3 more outcomes)
- Patterns and Relations (P7.1–P7.4): Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between oral and written patterns, graphs and linear relations. Demonstrate an understanding of equations and expressions. Demonstrate an understanding of one- and two-step linear equations of the form ax/b + c = d by modeling the… (and 1 more outcome)
- Shape and Space (SS7.1–SS7.5): Demonstrate an understanding of circles including circumference and central angles. Develop and apply formulas for determining the area of. Demonstrate an understanding of 2-D relationships involving lines and angles. (and 2 more outcomes)
- Statistics and Probability (SP7.1–SP7.3): Demonstrate an understanding of the measures of central tendency and range for sets of data. Demonstrate an understanding of circle graphs. Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and experimental probabilities for two independent events where the…
Easy ways to practise math at home
- Look for fractions, decimals and percentages in sale signs, sports statistics and recipes.
- Ask your child to explain a problem to you as if you were the student.
- Estimate first (the bill, the trip time), then check with a calculator.
- Keep a tricky-problems list and revisit it every few days instead of re-doing everything.
What each unit covers
Decimal Operations
All four operations with decimals, estimating to check answers, ordering decimals, and money problems such as unit prices.
Fractions, Decimals & Percents
Moving between fractions, decimals (including repeating decimals) and percents, finding a percent of a number, and simplifying and scaling ratios.
Fractions
Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators, and multiplying and dividing a fraction by a fraction.
Add & Subtract Integers
Adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers with number lines, temperatures and elevations, including the idea that subtracting a number is the same as adding its opposite.
Linear Relations
Finding the rule behind growing patterns, writing expressions like 3n + 2, and connecting tables, graphs and real situations such as rental costs.
Two-Step Equations
Solving equations like 3x + 5 = 26 by undoing each step on both sides, writing equations from word problems and checking solutions.
Circles
Using radius, diameter and π (about 3.14) to find the distance around a circle and the area inside it, including real objects like wheels and pizzas.
Coordinates & Transformations
Reading and plotting points in all four quadrants, and describing translations, reflections, 180° rotations and combinations of them.
Circle Graphs
Reading and building circle graphs: turning percents into numbers of people and sector angles (out of 360°), and comparing categories.
Probability
Listing outcomes of two independent events (like a coin and a die), finding theoretical probabilities by multiplying, and comparing them with experimental results.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Beginning
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Approaching
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Meeting
- Has it! Meeting is the goal for every outcome. Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Exemplary
- Applies it confidently, even in new or harder situations. Try challenge mode and real-life problems.
Your child’s teacher decides the level on the report card. Read the Saskatchewan report card guide.
Common questions
How can I help my Grade 7 child with math?
Look for fractions, decimals and percentages in sale signs, sports statistics and recipes. Ask your child to explain a problem to you as if you were the student. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Grade 7 math in Saskatchewan?
The Saskatchewan Curriculum Grade 7 math units include decimal operations, fractions, decimals & percents, fractions, add & subtract integers, linear relations, two-step equations.
Free printable Grade 7 math practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.