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Math 8 Single Syllabus

This document provides information about Miss Shea's 8th grade math class. It introduces Miss Shea and her teaching assistant, outlines the purpose of helping students develop math skills and understanding concepts like expressions, equations, functions, geometry, and seeing math's logic and usefulness. It details assessments to measure student growth, what a typical day will entail including interactive binders and homework. Required materials are listed along with a daily preparation checklist. Grading policies are explained covering summative, formative and participation assessments. The document outlines assignment types, resources available, expectations, and ways for parents to contact Miss Shea.

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Math 8 Single Syllabus

This document provides information about Miss Shea's 8th grade math class. It introduces Miss Shea and her teaching assistant, outlines the purpose of helping students develop math skills and understanding concepts like expressions, equations, functions, geometry, and seeing math's logic and usefulness. It details assessments to measure student growth, what a typical day will entail including interactive binders and homework. Required materials are listed along with a daily preparation checklist. Grading policies are explained covering summative, formative and participation assessments. The document outlines assignment types, resources available, expectations, and ways for parents to contact Miss Shea.

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Miss Shea

Equations, Expressions,
Functions, & Geometry

Rm 203 Call/Txt 703.6033


[email protected]
Sheasonlineclassroom.weebly.com
Teachers Assistant: Mrs. Russell

Math 8
My purpose is to help you develop and
improve your mathematical skills so that you
can further understand The Story of Ratios. I
hope to help you understand expressions,
equations, functions, congruence, & similiarity
but also help you see that math is logical &
useful, you have the ability to make sense of &
persevere through problems, and increase
your confidence in math.

Growth and achievement


You will take a series of tests to
measure your growth and
achievement as a mathematics
student. These determine your math
placements in the future.
September: NWEA
April: NYS CC Math 8 Exam
May: NWEA

A day in the life of a Math 8 student


Students arrive on time, find their seat, and get out their prep check supplies.
Class beings with
REVIEW (usually going over homework). Next we will work on making our
INTERACTIVE BINDERS. We will use notes, foldables, highlighters, and practice to create a
meaningful reference book. Some days you will do an inquiry lab on something new or a
classwork on something already started. Class will end with the assignment of HOMEWORK
(expect it most nights) and the time to clean up from our creative day!

Required materials

1 MATH ONLY Binder


Colored Pencils, Tape, Scissors
Scientific Calculator (TI 30XII)
Pencils and Erasers (NO PENS)
Workbook (1 given to each student)

Prep Check
Each day you can earn 5 preparation
points by: Having out on your desk
Workbook Pencil Binder
Calculator
And also
Being in your seat, not talking, ready to
learn!

Grading
Summative Assessments 40%Formative Assessments 40%

Participation &

Preparation 20%
The course grade average of 4 quarters plus the midterm exam and the final project

Redos and Corrections


Exams/Quizzes may be retaken until
the end of the quarter with the
completion of a test retake
application.
Homework can be shown to me (for
check grades) or submitted (for
weeklies) up to 5 days late for a
maximum grade of 60%.
Graded assignments may be redone

Types of Assignments
Summative: Tests, Quizzes
Formative: Collected Classwork, Weeklies
Prep and Participation: Homework, prep
check, notebook checks

Student Supply
Center
While you were out

Expectations
Be Responsible
Actively engage Be

Check System Grading


++ = 100%

+ = 95%
85%
- = 75%
- =65%
L=60%
I = 0%

slips Extra class


copies Pencils
(please return) Paper
Tissues Stapler
Hole Punch Lost and
Found

Parents & Guardians


Please visit my class webpage and complete the syllabus form.
By submitting this form you are indicating that you received and
read a copy of your students course syllabus. Please include the
phone number or email you prefer I use as
your primary contact.

Respectful

Be
understanding Be
Safe Be Positive
Make good choices
Do your personal best
Be trustworthy
Arrive on time Work
through
class

Persevere!
Please also review the
school policies and
procedures in the
student handbook.

I use Remind101, a service which allows me to send out subscription emails and text
messages. Your information is kept completely private. Text @4c448 to 607-353-

6845 or send a blank email to [email protected] to subscribe.

83
Chapters: 83 8-2 (x + 2, y 4) XYZ ABC (x + 4) = 6 y = 6x + 4 f(x) = 2x + 5 1.5 cm/hr V=r2h

up until the day of the


corresponding unit exam.

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