South Africa Grade 7 Mathematics

This outlines the curriculum for Grade 7 Mathematics in South Africa.

1. Working with Whole Numbers

This topic revises and expands on the learners' understanding of whole numbers. It covers various concepts, including:

• Different ways to express whole numbers as sums and products.
• Properties of whole numbers.
• Operations with whole numbers, including estimation and the use of calculators where appropriate.
• Ordering and comparing integers.
• Number concepts related to whole numbers.
• Factors and Multiples
• Ratio and Rate

2. Exponents

This topic introduces the concept of exponents.

3. Geometry of Straight Lines

This topic covers the geometry of straight lines.

4. Construction of Geometric Figures

This topic focuses on constructing geometric figures.

5. Geometry of 2D Shapes

This topic explores the properties of 2D shapes, including triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.

6. Common Fractions

This topic delves into common fractions, including operations with fractions.

7. Decimal Fractions

This topic covers decimal fractions and operations with decimals.

8. Functions and Relationships

This topic introduces functions and relationships.

9. Area, Perimeter, and Volume

This topic covers the calculation of area, perimeter, and volume of various shapes.

Additional Topics

Other topics covered in the Grade 7 Mathematics curriculum include:

• Integers (addition, subtraction, order, and comparison)
• Algebraic Expressions
• Equations
• Inequalities
• Ratio and Proportional Relationships
• Percentages
• Scale Drawings
• Probability
• Statistics