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Rio Tierra Junior High

Your Neighborhood 7-8 School

Curriculum & Instruction

School curriculum and instructional programs determines the content of what students learn and the methods that their educators use to teach, ranging from general educational requirements to specific programs for special education, English learners, and other specific types of students.  All curriculum is evaluated by specialists within the district to ensure it will meet common core standards as well as align with Twin Rivers School District's mission, vision, and standards of excellence.
 

Mission

Ensure that ALL students are able to function within a culturally diverse society and the global arena by promoting high levels of student learning through the following practices:
  • developing a guaranteed and viable curriculum that is both challenging and engaging
  • increasing human capital through researched-based professional development
  • providing standards-based instructional materials

Values

In order to facilitate rigorous, culturally inclusive, standards-based instruction to challenge ALL students academically, we provide high quality curriculum, professional development and instructional materials for teachers, staff and families.

Standards of Excellence

  • Students are ensured access to the same high quality curriculum and instruction district-wide.
  • All district personnel are provided with opportunities to participate in research-based professional development to improve knowledge and skills
  • Instructional materials are delivered within 24 hours of request

Curriculum Framework Development & Adoption of K-8 Materials

TRUSD Schedule for Curriculum Framework Development and K-8 Instructional Materials
swun math

swun math

Swun is named after the immigrant and English learner who struggled with math as a student.  As a classroom teacher, he drew upon his experiences to ensure incredibly high levels of success for a diverse student population.
Swun Math is rooted in a dynamic lesson design, embodying best teaching practices that incorporate Gradual Release of Responsibility and Zone of Proximal Development research. Swun Math analyzes district, school, and classroom data to provide concise and effective lessons for students to achieve mastery in content based on the Common Core State Standards in mathematics.
Swun Math provides grade level specific professional development, beginning with initial sessions which include supporting teachers with demo lessons, co-planning, and co-teaching. Moreover, Swun Math provides all the materials necessary for full implementation, including the pacing guides, assessments, and instructional strategies for effective instruction in mathematics.
School and district administrators receive support with on-site coaching and monthly professional development by administrators who have successfully implemented Swun Math at the school and central office level.
7th Grade SWUN

Click on the SWUN MATH logo in each unit to go to individual lessons & download student journal & homework pages.
7th Grade SWUN

Unit 1

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G7 U1 Lesson 1: Combine Opposites to Make Zero, Conceptual
G7 U1 Lesson 2: Combine Opposites to Make Zero, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 3: Add Integers, Conceptual
G7 U1 Lesson 4: Add Integers, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 5: Add Rational Numbers, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 6: Sums of Rational Numbers, Task
G7 U1 Lesson 7: Subtract Integers, Conceptual
G7 U1 Lesson 8: Subtract Integers, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 9: Subtract Rational Numbers, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 10: Add & Subtract Rational Numbers, Procedural
G7 U1 Lesson 11: Differences of Rational Numbers, Task

Unit 2

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G7 U2 Lesson 1: Multiply Integers, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 2: Multiply Integers, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 3: Multiply Rational Numbers, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 4: Multiply Integers: Distributive Property, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 5: Multiply Integers: Distributive Property, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 6: Multiply Rational Numbers: Distributive Property, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 7: Word Problems: Interpret Products, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 8: Divide Integers, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 9: Divide Integers, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 10: Divide Rational Numbers, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 11: Word Problems: Interpret Quotients, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 12: Multiply & Divide Integers, Task
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 13: Properties of Multiplication and Division, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 14: Convert Rational Numbers to Decimals, Procedural
 
  
G7 U2 Lesson 15: Problem Solving with Rational Numbers, Task

    

Unit 3

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G7 U3 Lesson 1: Understanding Ratios, Conceptual
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 2: Unit Rates, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 3: Unit Rates, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 4: Word Problems: Unit Rates, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 5: Identify Proportional Relationships: Tables, Conceptual
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 6: Proportional Relationships: Tables, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 7: Identify Proportional Relationships: Graphs, Conceptual
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 8: Proportional Relationships: Create Graphs, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 9: Constant of Proportionality, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 10: Proportional Relationships: Write Equations, Conceptual
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 11: Proportional Relationships: Solve Equations, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 12: Determine Proportional Relationships, Procedural
English:  Student Journal | Homework
 
  
G7 U3 Lesson 13: Ratios and Proportions, Task

Unit 4

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G7 U4 Lesson 1: Percent Discount, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 2: Percent Discount, Procedural
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 3: Percent Markup, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 4: Percent Markup, Procedural
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 5: Commissions, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 6: Tax & Tips, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 7: Commissions & Fees, Procedural
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 8: Simple Interest, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 9: Simple Interest, Procedural
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 10: Percent of Change, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 11: Percent of Change, Procedural
 
  
G7 U4 Lesson 12: Identify Commission, Tax, Discount & Markup, Task    
 

Unit 5

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G7 U5 Lesson 1: Simplify Expressions, Procedural
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 2: Expand Expressions, Procedural
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 3: Model Expressions, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 4: Factor Expressions, Procedural
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 5: Write Expressions, Procedural
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 6: Write Equivalent Expressions, Conceptual
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 7: Write Equivalent Expressions, Procedural
 
  
G7 U5 Lesson 8: Expressions, Task
 
 

Unit 6

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G7 U6 Lesson 1: Understand Equations, Conceptual

G7 U6 Lesson 2: One-Step Equations, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 3: Model Two-Step Equations, Conceptual

G7 U6 Lesson 4: Equations with Decimals, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 5: Equations with Fractions, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 6: Equations: Variables Both Sides, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 7: Equations, Task

G7 U6 Lesson 8: Inequalities, Conceptual

G7 U6 Lesson 9: Add & Subtract Inequalities, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 10: Multiply & Divide Inequalities, Procedural

G7 U6 Lesson 11: Inequalities, Task

 

Unity 7

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G7 U7 Lesson 1: Circles: Circumference, Conceptual

G7 U7 Lesson 2: Circles: Circumference, Procedural

G7 U7 Lesson 3: Area of Circles, Procedural

G7 U7 Lesson 4: Area of Composite Figures, Procedural

G7 U7 Lesson 5: Area of Composite Figures, Task

G7 U7 Lesson 6: Surface Area: Prisms, Cylinders, & Pyramids, Conceptual

G7 U7 Lesson 7: Surface Area: Prisms, Cylinders, & Pyramids, Procedural

G7 U7 Lesson 8: Volume, Procedural

G7 U7 Lesson 9: Volume and Surface Area, Task

 

Unit 8

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G7 U8 Lesson 1: Scaled Drawings, Conceptual

G7 U8 Lesson 2: Compute Scaled Drawings, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 3: Reproduce Scaled Drawings, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 4: Three Dimensional Figures, Conceptual

G7 U8 Lesson 5: Slice Three Dimensional Figures, Conceptual

G7 U8 Lesson 6: Scaled Drawings, Task

G7 U8 Lesson 7: Angles & Triangles, Conceptual

G7 U8 Lesson 8: Vertical & Adjacent Angles, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 9: Complementary & Supplementary Angles, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 10: Draw Geometric Shapes, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 11: Create Triangles, Procedural

G7 U8 Lesson 12: Triangles, Task

Unit 9

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G7 U9 Lesson 1: Statistics of Sample Populations, Conceptual

G7 U9 Lesson 2: Sample Populations, Procedural

G7 U9 Lesson 3: Random Sampling, Conceptual

G7 U9 Lesson 4: Random Samples: Tables & Graphs, Procedural

G7 U9 Lesson 5: Multiple Samples of Data, Task

G7 U9 Lesson 6: Measures of Central Tendency, Conceptual

G7 U9 Lesson 7: Calculate Measures of Center, Procedural

G7 U9 Lesson 8: Measures of Variability, Conceptual

G7 U9 Lesson 9: Calculate the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD), Procedural

G7 U9 Lesson 10: Compare Populations, Conceptual

G7 U9 Lesson 11: Compare Populations, Procedural

G7 U9 Lesson 12: Plot Data, Task

Unit 10

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G7 U10 Lesson 1: Probability Foundations, Conceptual

G7 U10 Lesson 2: Probability Foundations, Procedural

G7 U10 Lesson 3: Theoretical Probability, Conceptual

G7 U10 Lesson 4: Experimental Probability, Procedural

G7 U10 Lesson 5: Probability Predictions, Procedural

G7 U10 Lesson 6: Probability , Task

G7 U10 Lesson 7: Compound Events & Sample Spaces, Conceptual

G7 U10 Lesson 8: Compound Events & Sample Spaces, Procedural

G7 U10 Lesson 9: Independent & Dependent Events, Conceptual

G7 U10 Lesson 10: Fundamental Counting Principle, Procedural

G7 U10 Lesson 11: Simulations, Task
8th Grade SWUN

Click on the SWUN MATH logo in each unit to go to individual lessons & download student journal & homework pages.
8th Grade SWUN

Unit 1

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G8 U1 Lesson 1: Decimal Expansion, Conceptual

G8 U1 Lesson 2: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers, Procedural

G8 U1 Lesson 3: Rational vs. Irrational Numbers, Procedural

G8 U1 Lesson 4: Convert Repeating Decimals to Fractions, Conceptual

G8 U1 Lesson 5: Convert Repeating Decimals to Fractions, Procedural

G8 U1 Lesson 6: Estimate Irrational Numbers, Conceptual

G8 U1 Lesson 7: Estimate Irrational Numbers, Procedural

G8 U1 Lesson 8: Compare & Order Irrational Numbers, Procedural

G8 U1 Lesson 9: Classify Numbers, Task
 

Unit 2

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G8 U2 Lesson 1: Multiply Exponents, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 2: Properties of Exponents: Multiplication, Procedural

G8 U2 Lesson 3: Divide Exponents, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 4: Properties of Exponents: Division, Procedural

G8 U2 Lesson 5: Properties of Exponents: Zero and Negatives, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 6: Convert Negative Exponents, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 7: Zero and Negative Exponents, Procedural

G8 U2 Lesson 8: Explore Exponents, Task

G8 U2 Lesson 9: Square Roots, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 10: Cube Roots, Conceptual

G8 U2 Lesson 11: Square & Cube Roots, Procedural

G8 U2 Lesson 12: Solve Square and Cubic Equations, Task

Unit 3

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G8 U3 Lesson 1: Scientific Notation, Conceptual

G8 U3 Lesson 2: Scientific Notation, Procedural

G8 U3 Lesson 3: Scientific Notation: Add & Subtract, Conceptual

G8 U3 Lesson 4: Scientific Notation: Add & Subtract, Procedural

G8 U3 Lesson 5: Scientific Notation: Multiply & Divide, Conceptual

G8 U3 Lesson 6: Scientific Notation: Multiply & Divide, Procedural

G8 U3 Lesson 7: Scientific Notation: Mixed Practice, Procedural

G8 U3 Lesson 8: Scientific Notation, Task

Unit 4

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G8 U4 Lesson 1: Model Equations, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 2: One-Step Equations, Procedural

G8 U4 Lesson 3: Collect Like Terms, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 4: Two-Step Equations, Procedural

G8 U4 Lesson 5: Simplify Expressions: Distributive Property, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 6: Solve Equations: Distributive Property, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 7: Equations with Variables on Both Sides, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 8: Equations with Rational Numbers, Procedural

G8 U4 Lesson 9: Equations: No Solution or Many, Conceptual

G8 U4 Lesson 10: Equations: No Solution or Many, Procedural

G8 U4 Lesson 11: Write Linear Equations, Procedural

G8 U4 Lesson 12: Linear Equations, Task

Unit 5

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G8 U5 Lesson 1: Slope from a Graph, Conceptual

G8 U5 Lesson 2: Slope from Two Points, Conceptual

G8 U5 Lesson 3: Slope & Missing Coordinates, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 4: Slope & Triangles, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 5: Graph a Line, Conceptual

G8 U5 Lesson 6: Graph a Line, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 7: Write Equations from Graphs, Conceptual

G8 U5 Lesson 8: Write Equations Given Slope and a Point, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 9: Write Equations Given Two Points, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 10: Convert Linear Equations, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 11: Compare Proportional Relationships, Procedural

G8 U5 Lesson 12: Linear Equations, Task

Unit 6

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G8 U6 Lesson 1: Introduction to Systems of Equations, Conceptual

G8 U6 Lesson 2: Graphing Method, Conceptual

G8 U6 Lesson 3: Graphing Method, Procedural

G8 U6 Lesson 4: Substitution Method, Conceptual

G8 U6 Lesson 5: Substitution Method, Procedural

G8 U6 Lesson 6: Elimination Method, Conceptual

G8 U6 Lesson 7: Elimination Method: Add & Subtract, Procedural

G8 U6 Lesson 8: Elimination Method: Multiply, Procedural

G8 U6 Lesson 9: Word Problems: Linear Equations, Conceptual

G8 U6 Lesson 10: Word Problems: Linear Equations, Procedural

G8 U6 Lesson 11: Systems of Linear Equations, Task

Unit 7

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G8 U7 Lesson 1: Introduction to Functions, Conceptual

G8 U7 Lesson 2: Represent Functions, Conceptual

G8 U7 Lesson 3: Write Linear Functions, Procedural

G8 U7 Lesson 4: Interpret Linear Functions, Procedural

G8 U7 Lesson 5: Compare Linear Functions, Procedural

G8 U7 Lesson 6: Linear vs. Nonlinear, Conceptual

G8 U7 Lesson 7: Linear vs. Nonlinear, Procedural

G8 U7 Lesson 8: Rate of Change & Initial Value, Conceptual

G8 U7 Lesson 9: Constant Rate of Change, Procedural

G8 U7 Lesson 10: Functions, Task

Unit 8

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G8 U8 Lesson 1: The Pythagorean Theorem, Conceptual

G8 U8 Lesson 2: The Pythagorean Theorem, Procedural

G8 U8 Lesson 3: Application of the Pythagorean Theorem, Procedural

G8 U8 Lesson 4: The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, Conceptual

G8 U8 Lesson 5: The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, Procedural

G8 U8 Lesson 6: Distance on Coordinate Planes, Conceptual

G8 U8 Lesson 7: Distance on Coordinate Planes, Procedural

G8 U8 Lesson 8: The Pythagorean Theorem, Task

Unit 9

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G8 U9 Lesson 1: Congruent Figures, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 2: Congruent Figures, Procedural

G8 U9 Lesson 3: Translations, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 4: Reflections, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 5: Translations & Reflections, Procedural

G8 U9 Lesson 6: Rotations, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 7: Rotations, Procedural

G8 U9 Lesson 8: Compound Transformations, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 9: Compound Transformations, Procedural

G8 U9 Lesson 10: Similar Figures, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 11: Dilations, Conceptual

G8 U9 Lesson 12: Dilations, Procedural

G8 U9 Lesson 13: Transformations, Task

Unit 10

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G8 U10 Lesson 1: Triangle Angle Sum, Procedural

G8 U10 Lesson 2: Exterior Angles, Procedural

G8 U10 Lesson 3: Parallel Lines & Transversals, Conceptual

G8 U10 Lesson 4: Parallel Lines & Transversals, Procedural

G8 U10 Lesson 5: Similar Triangles, Conceptual

G8 U10 Lesson 6: Similar Triangles, Procedural

G8 U10 Lesson 7: Angles of Polygons, Conceptual

G8 U10 Lesson 8: Angles of Polygons, Procedural

G8 U10 Lesson 9: Angle Relationships, Task
iReady

iReady

i-Ready is an online program for reading that will help your student's teachers determine your student's needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress througouht the school year.  i-Ready allosw your teachers to meet your student exactly where they are and provides data  to increase your student's learning gains.  i-Ready i-Ready consists of two parts: Diagnostic and Personalized Instruction.
The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions to suit your student’s needs. Each item a student sees is individualized based on their answer to the previous question. 
The i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so your student can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn.
Why Students Like i-Ready

Why Students Like i-Ready

I-Ready for Parents

I-Ready for Parents

How Do I Access i-Ready Scores?

Twin Rivers as a district uses a portal where all educational apps can be accessed. 
  1. Have your student log in to their laptop using their user name and password 
  2. Click on the i-Ready icon
  3. Go to "My Progress" to look at your student's scores
 
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Understanding i-Ready Scores

When you open your scores in Family Access you will see three types of scores:
 
1.  An overall Scale Score 
This is actual score your student received on the test between 200 and 800.  See the scale score charts tab if you want to see the scale scores for each level for each test.

2. The Detail Level Scores for the overall test score and for each topic that was assessed. This is the score that tells you the most information!  
The detail level converts the scale score to a 4-point scale (see below and to the right). Scores of 3.00 and above mean the student scored at or above the score expected of a student on track to meet standard.  This score is based on the expectation at the time the test was taken, not in comparison to the end-of-year expectation.
4 blue exceed, 3 green meeting expectation, 2 yellow approaching, 1 red below
 

3.  Lexile Level 
i-Ready Reading provides a reading level that can be used to help find independent reading levels, like the F&P A-Z scale.  This is one of the most common measures of reading level.  Each book in our library has a lexile label so students can choose books that they are interested in and that are at their level.

How Can I Use Scores to Help My Student

If your student scored significantly below, that may mean that your student has a skill gap needing support.  Here are ways you can support your student.  You can learn more about the score for each topic assessed in the panel below.
 
Communicate with your student's teacher
Your student's teacher uses i-Ready AND classroom tests, assignments, and observations to get a clear understanding of your student's skills.  Your teacher will have insights and ideas for how you can help your student at home, if it is needed.
 
Use i-Ready at home
i-Ready creates a custom learning experience for your student called MyPath.  The i-Ready system uses your student's answers to the test questions to identify next steps for learning and automatically assign lessons.  When your student logs into i-Ready at school or at home, there is a next-step lesson for Reading ready to go. 
 
For more tips on how to help your student meet the recommended usage of 45 minutes a week, visit the i-Ready Family Center.

i-Ready Scale Score Charts

Student performance is measured on a scale of 100-800, with your student's current score indicating the skills they have mastered up to that point in the school year and the skills they still need to work on moving forward.
 
Below are the i-Ready Scale Score charts that show the scale score of a student who is on track to meet standard, based on when the test is given.  i-Ready tests are given as follows:
  • Fall: September 
  • Winter: January-February 
  • Spring: April 
  • End-of-Year: late May/June 
  FALL WINTER SPRING END-OF-YEAR
7TH GRADE 616 622 628 632
8TH GRADE 642 650 657 661