Course Content
Chapter 01 – Sets
A set is a list of objects in no particular order; they could be numbers, letters, or even words. A Venn diagram is a way of representing sets visually.
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Chapter 02 – Rational Numbers
In mathematics, a rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction p/q of two integers, a numerator p, and a non-zero denominator q. In this chapter, we will learn to represent rational numbers on a number line and perform arithmetic operations.
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Chapter 03 – Decimals
Decimals are a set of numbers lying between integers on a number line. They are just another way to represent fractions in mathematics. In this chapter, we will learn about the conversion of decimals to rational numbers, the kinds of decimals, and absolute values.
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Chapter 04 – Exponents
The exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication. The laws of exponents simplify the multiplication and division operations and help to solve the problems easily. In this chapter, we are going to discuss the six important laws of exponents.
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Chapter 05 – Square Root of Positive Numbers
Square root, in mathematics, is a factor of a number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. In this chapter, we will learn about what makes perfect squares and will find the roots of positive numbers by considering real-life scenarios.
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Chapter 06 – Direct and Inverse Variation
Variation means change. With direct variation, numbers change proportionately in the same direction, while with inverse variation, they change in opposite directions. In this chapter, we will earn how to solve direct and inverse variation problems, explore their definitions, and work examples to understand the equations and techniques for solving them. Also, we learn to find the continued ratio for two or more ratios.
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Chapter 07 – Financial Arithmetic
Financial mathematics describes the application of mathematics and mathematical modeling to solve financial problems. In this chapter, we will learn about the concept of taxation, profit/markups, zakat & ushr, and how they relate to our daily life.
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Chapter 08 – Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic expressions are the idea of expressing numbers using letters or alphabets without specifying their actual values. The algebraic equations which are valid for all values of variables in them are called algebraic identities. In this chapter, we will learn to perform operations on polynomials and to factorize an algebraic equation by using identities.
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Chapter 09 – Linear Equations
Linear equations are equations having variables with power 1. ax+b = 0 is an example with one variable where x is the variable, and a and b are real numbers. In this chapter, we will learn the definition, type of solutions, and how to solve these equations with one variable and two variables using different methods along with examples.
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Chapter 10 – Fundamentals of Geometry
Geometry is the study of different types of shapes, figures, and sizes in Maths or real life. In geometry, we learn about different angles, transformations, and similarities in the figures. It is important to know and understand some basic concepts. We will learn about working in different numbers of dimensions, and about some of the most fundamental concepts in geometry, including points, lines, and planes.
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Chapter 11 – Practical Geometry
The practical Geometry chapter will teach you about lines and to construct two-dimensional given different kinds of measurements. A quadrilateral is a closed two-dimensional shape that has four sides and four angles. Any four-sided closed shape such as square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezium, etc. And a closed two-dimensional shape that has 3 sides and 3 angles is known as a triangle.
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Chapter 12 – Circumference, Area and Volume
This topic comes under analytical geometry and the formulas for the volume and the surface area of the sphere were first discovered by Archimedes. In this chapter, we will learn about the area and volume of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
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Chapter 13 – Information Handling
Frequency distribution, in statistics, is a graph or data set organized to show the frequency of occurrence of each possible outcome of a repeatable event observed many times. And, a pie chart is a way of representing data in a circular graph. Pie slices of the chart show the relative size of the data. In this chapter, we will learn to construct the frequency distribution table, some new pie chart vocabulary, and learn to construct the pie chart to represent the data.
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Mathematics – VII
About Lesson

Math Lab Activity

– Balance Scales

Objective:

In this activity, students will use balance scales to visualize and solve linear equations to understand the concept of linear equations, solve basic linear equations using the balance scale model, and practice solving equations with variables on both sides.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Balance scales (virtual)
  • Various weights or objects to place on the scales
  • Paper and pencils

 

Instructions:

Introduction to Balance Scales :
– How the balance scale works: whatever is placed on one side of the scale must be balanced by an equal weight on the other side for the scale to remain level.
– Use simple objects like coins or blocks to demonstrate how adding or removing weight affects the balance.

 

Single-Step Equations:
– Consider a simple linear equation like: 2x = 10. The goal is to find the value of x that balances the equation.
– Represent the equation on the balance scale. Place a weight of 2 units on one side and ask them to find the weight needed on the other side to balance the scale. This weight will represent the value of x.

 

Equations with Variables on Both Sides :
– Consider an equation like: 3x + 4 = 2x + 9. This equation has variables on both sides.
– Represent the equation on the balance scale again. Place 3 units on one side and 4 units on the other side. Find the weights needed on both sides to balance the scale.
– Isolate the variable by performing operations (subtracting 2x from both sides).

 

Practice:
– Print worksheets with various linear equations and solve them using the balance scale method.

Exercise Files
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