South Africa Grade 7 School Syllabus - Mathematics

This syllabus outlines the curriculum for Grade 7 Mathematics in South Africa, based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). The curriculum aims to develop learners' mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Key Topics Covered in Grade 7 Maths:

• Numbers, Operations, and Relationships: This topic covers working with whole numbers, integers, fractions (common and decimal), percentages, and ratios. Learners develop an understanding of number systems and perform various operations.
• Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: Learners explore numeric and geometric patterns, introduce algebraic expressions, and solve simple equations.
• Space and Shape (Geometry): This section focuses on geometric concepts such as lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other 2D shapes. Learners study properties of shapes, perform constructions, and explore transformations.
• Measurement: Learners work with units of measurement for length, area, volume, mass, time, and temperature. They calculate perimeter, area, and volume of various shapes.
• Data Handling: This topic introduces learners to data collection, representation, and interpretation. They learn about different types of graphs and charts, measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode), and probability.

CAPS Alignment:

The Grade 7 Mathematics curriculum is aligned with the CAPS document, which provides detailed guidelines for teaching and assessment.

Resources:

Various resources are available to support the teaching and learning of Grade 7 Mathematics in South Africa, including textbooks, workbooks, online platforms, and past papers.