Focal Point Key
G7-FP1
Grade 7 Focal Point 1
G7-FP2
Grade 7 Focal Point 2
G7-FP3
Grade 7 Focal Point 3
G7-FP4C
Grade 7 Focal Point 4 Connection
 
G7-FP5C
Grade 7 Focal Point 5 Connection
G7-FP6C
Grade 7 Focal Point 6 Connection
G7-FP7C
Grade 7 Focal Point 7 Connection

English Language Proficiency Levels (ELPL)

ELPL 1—Beginning students

respond with one- to two-word phrases, understand simple questions, statements, or commands
use vocabulary limited to communicating basic needs
use nonverbal forms of communication
begin to apply basic phonemic awareness and phonics when reading

ELPL 2—Advanced Beginning students

respond with short phrases and sentences
are developing basic English syntax
display a limited social and academic vocabulary
read and write simple sentences

ELPL 3—Intermediate students

respond using complete sentences
can grasp basic English syntax
use a growing academic vocabulary
read and write more complex
sentences, short paragraphs, and brief essays or narratives

ELPL 4—Advanced students

have command of spoken English
understand and use academic vocabulary
read near grade level with occasional modifications
write more complex paragraphs and essays, with additional supports still required
  Math Triumphs, Grade 7
 
Fraction Concepts <ELPL 2‑4>
 




 
In this clip, Marilyn Fetter describes the ways that students need to understand fractions as equal parts of a whole and as equal parts of a set and explains common misconceptions students encounter.

NCTM Focal Points
 
Fraction Concepts <ELPL 2‑4>
In this clip, Marilyn Fetter describes the ways that students need to understand fractions as equal parts of a whole and as equal parts of a set and explains common misconceptions students encounter.
 
Simplifying Fractions and Expressions
In this clip, Brad Fulton shows how the concept of simplifying common fractions helps students learn to simplify rational expressions.