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8th Syllabus
8th Syllabus
8th Syllabus
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Teacher:
Miss Collins
Contact:
ask.miss.collins@gmail.com
Our Website:
gcmath.weebly.com/8th
Course Goal:
The main intent of mathematics instruction is for students to value and use mathematical thinking to investigate and understand the world.
Course Description:
In Grade 8, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Materials:
Saxon Textbook Scientific Calculator Notebook Binder 2 folders* Portfolio Binder/Cover**
*One folder will be used to carry assignments back and forth from school; another will be used for quizzes and tests, which will remain in Miss Collins room for reference and can be accessed at any time **Any sort of binder or cover can be used for the portfolio as long as papers are secured and easily flipped through, i.e., folders without binding may NOT be used
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Grade Categories
A Closer Look
I. Participation (10%):
The participation grade is composed of three elements: Enter/Exit Pockets, In-Class Group Work and InClass Individual Work. See explanations of each below Enter/Exit Pockets: Each student has been assigned a pocket in the classroom that holds a card with new assignments for each day. To receive all participation points in this area, students must complete the Enter task written on the assignment card upon entering the classroom. If a student does not complete this task before the official start of class, he/she will lose 1 participation point. Similarly, the students must complete the Exit task before leaving the classroom to receive an additional participation point. If a student is unsure how to complete the task, he/she must ask for assistance or write I dont know o n the assignment card. If an assignment card is left blank, the student will lose his/her participation points for that area. (2points total) In-Class Group Work/In-Class Individual Work: To receive all participation points in these areas, students must demonstrate effort in class, remain on-task, avoid disrupting other students, and attempt to communicate their ideas effectively to their peers and to Miss Collins. (1point total)
V. Projects (10%):
Projects will often be started in-class and completed outside of class. Some will be completed individually and some will be group-based. Specific directions for each project will be provided when assigned.
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represented in the portfolio so that it may be used as a reference in the coming years. Students will be given more specific instructions on how to complete their portfolio before the completion of the first Core Concept Area.