Welcome Math Transition Worksheet
Trade-a-Grade Day
Welcome to 7th Grade Math!
Think Deeply. Solve Confidently. Grow Daily.
Name:
Date:
Meet Ms. Watkins
• One thing I learned about Ms. Watkins:
• Another thing I learned:
• Something we have in common:
Math Teacher Mythbusters
Circle before discussion!
| Common Myth or Legend | My Guess |
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| □ Some people are just born good at math. | TRUE FALSE |
| □ If math is hard, you are bad at math. | TRUE FALSE |
| □ Fast students are smarter. | TRUE FALSE |
| □ Good math students never make mistakes. | TRUE FALSE |
| □ Good math students never get stuck. | TRUE FALSE |
What surprised you from our Mythbuster discussion?
Our Classroom Values
In 7th grade math we...
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Think Deeply
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Talk Math
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Learn Mistakes
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Explain Thinking
The classroom value that is most important to me is:
Because:
Your ideas and voice are always welcome here! Page 1 of 3
Which Number Doesn't Belong?
There can be more than one correct answer!
Warm-Up Activity
Round 1
The number that I think doesn't belong:
My reason:
Round 2
The number that I think doesn't belong:
My reason:
Round 3
The number that I think doesn't belong:
My reason:
Ask Your Future Teacher
What is one question you have about 7th grade math or middle school life?
Future Me
Next year I am excited about...
One goal I have for 7th grade is...
I will be successful by...
After meeting Ms. Watkins, I feel...
□ Excited □ Confident □ Curious □ Nervous □ Ready
□ Other:
Share with Ms. Watkins
One thing I want Ms. Watkins to know about me is...
There are many ways to be a great mathematician! Page 2 of 3
Your First Look at 7th Grade Math
Try some math you'll learn more about next year!
7th Grade Sneak Peek
💡 Directions: Do your best! These questions will help you get a sneak peek at 7th grade math.
Topic 1
Ratios & Rates (7.RP.1)
Q1. A recipe uses 6 cups of flour for 2 batches of cookies. How many cups of flour are needed for 1 batch?
Answer:
Q2. A student reads 15 pages in 3 days. How many pages does the student read per day?
Answer:
Q3. A runner travels 20 miles in 4 hours. What is the unit rate?
Answer:
miles per hour
Topic 2
The Number System (7.NS.1)
Q4. A submarine is at -50 feet. It rises 20 feet. Where is the submarine now?
Answer:
feet
Q5. The temperature is -4°F. It increases by 7°F. What is the new temperature?
Answer:
°F
Q6. A team loses 8 yards on one play and gains 12 yards on the next. What is the overall change?
Answer:
yards
Q7
Which Number Doesn't Belong?
Circle the number you think doesn't belong:
8 12 16 15
Why?
Math Confidence Check
Circle the statement that matches you:
😊 I feel confident in math. 🙂 Math is sometimes challenging, but I keep trying. 😐 I am still building confidence in math.
One thing I am excited about next year:
One thing I hope to learn in math:
Welcome to 7th Grade Math!
✔ Think deeply
✔ Talk math
✔ Learn from mistakes
✔ Grow together
We are going to have an amazing year! Page 3 of 3