Curriculum Guide
Common Core Math 7P Page 6
* When Common Core becomes fully implemented, the suggested timeline should be adjusted accordingly.
General Topic Academic
Standard(s)
Essential Knowledge,
Skills & Vocabulary
Resources & Activities Assessments Suggested
Time*
The number system 7.NS
Teacher prepared
tests, quizzes, etc.
Series available
assessments online.
http://www.bigideasmath.
com
(RED)
(OPTIONAL)
Add and subtract rational
numbers
7.NS.1 (^) • Integer
- Number Line
- Add and subtract
rational number on a
horizontal and vertical
number line
Big Ideas Red Chapter 1:
1.2,1.3
Big Ideas Red Chapter 2:
2.1,2.2,2.3
4 days
Opposite quantities make 0. 7.NS.1a • Absolute Value
- Opposites
- opposite quantities
combine to make 0.
Big Ideas Red Chapter 1:
1.2,1.3
2 days