- A Workbook for Grade 7 -

"Maths is Fun" is a series of workbooks for grades 3 to 7, compiled for the progressive development of mathematics. The "Maths is Fun" Grade 7 Workbook forms part of this series.

The book has been written with a view to filling the need to explain the basic essential concepts of mathematics in a practical and easily understood manner. In addition, several of the assignments have been developed so as to encourage the learners, in small group situations, to learn from each other (metalearning). In this way, the gap between pure knowledge and its application, is narrowed.

The mastering of the "Maths is Fun" series takes place in the same way in which a pyramid is constructed, for example the progressive building-up of knowledge on a firm basis. The techniques taught in the workbook will then form the foundation for the understanding of outcomes-based mathematics.

However, the most important task of the educator remains the preparation, explanation and application of the essential mathematical techniques which are required to place the learner in a position to benefit most from outcomes-based education in the higher grades. The workbook concept enables the learner to make the book "learner-friendly" (almost like graffiti!) and therefore, more accessible for reference, when needed.

Parents are increasingly becoming serious about he importance of their roles in the education of their children. Often they feel helpless when their children lack the ability to explain to them exactly what they do not understand about their schoolwork. ‘Maths is Fun" addresses this dilemma in that the explanations are clearly and simply laid out in a way that allows both parent and learner to understand the concept.

Should the learner himself buy the workbook, he would have the opportunity to refer to the book, should he/she have a problem in the next grade.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

- GR.7 -

MODULE 1:

Learning Outcome 1:

Calculator skills, order of operations, exponents. Large numbers: scientific notation.

Decimal numbers: operations.

Learning Outcome 2:

Repeating number patterns, tables and flow diagrams, describing flow diagrams in words.

Learning outcome 3:

Parallel and perpendicular lines, enlargements and deductions.

Learning outcome 4:

Solving of problems, time distance and speed, angles.

Learning Outcome 5:

Pictograms, bar charts, data in magazines and newspapers.

MODULE 2:

Consolidation

Learning Outcome 1:

Fractions: concept, conversion, fractional part of quantities, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, problem solving.

Learning Outcome 2:

Equation, substitution, input and output numbers.

Learning outcome 3:

Properties of quadrilaterals, classification of triangles, draw shapes.

Learning outcome 4:

Perimeter, solving problems with regards to length, perimeter, mass and capacity.

Learning Outcome 5:

Population, random sample.

MODULE 3:

Consolidation

Learning Outcome 1:

Percentages in crease and decrease, VAT, discount, profit and loss, simple interest.

Learning Outcome 2:

Ordered number pairs, first quadrant graphs.

Learning outcome 3:

Properties of three-dimensional shapes, nets, perspectives.

Learning outcome 4:

Position on grids, map work, the metric system.

Learning Outcome 5:

Percentages in data, tallies, "stem-and-leaf" representations, median, mode and averages.

MODULE 4:

Learning Outcome 1:

Rules of divisibility, ratio and rate, historical background of integers, addition of integers.

Learning Outcome 2:

Select number sentences, solve equations.

Learning outcome 3:

Transformations, symmetry.

Learning outcome 4:

Area of quadrilaterals, triangles and circles, volume.

Learning Outcome 5:

Probability, frequency.

Revision Exercise