Course Syllabus

Course Description: This course is designed to illustrate the connection between mathematics and its applications.  Coursework will be given in the context of problem-solving and exploration.  The relevance of mathematical concepts to a variety of areas is emphasized throughout this course.

 

Format: This course is divided into the following units with assessments being given during and at the end of each unit.

 
Topics:

Unit 1: Exponents & Equations

Unit 2: Functions

Unit 3: Linear Functions

Unit 4: Linear Models and Tables

Unit 5: Solving Systems of Equations

Unit 6: Geometric Applications of Exponents

Unit 7: Transformations, Congruence and Similarity

 

 

Online curriculum resources are available https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/Math-6-8.aspx (choose Grade 8)

 

Basic Materials Needed Daily:

At Least 2 Pencils - Sharpened NO PENS!! (If work is completed in pen, students will be asked to do work again, in pencil, and mechanical pencils are fine.)


• 1 ½” Binder (with 4 tab dividers)


• One Subject Spiral (composition) Notebook

 

Additional Items Appreciated:  

 

1 pack of Colored Copy Paper, Expo Markers, individually wrapped bag of candy (for games and rewards), Germ-X Hand Sanitizer, Lysol, Clorox Wipes, Kleenex (facial tissue).

 

Grading:


50% Test

30% Quizzes/Projects

20% Classwork/Homework/Notebook

 

  • Honor Code: Any act of cheating will result in a ‘0’ on the assignment or test. Cheating includes (but is not limited to) either giving or receiving, in any form, information relating to a gradable task.

    Classwork, Homework, Quizzes & Tests:
  • Immediately upon entering the classroom, students will write in their agendas and complete the daily warm-up activity.
  • Each Thursday a new Homework assignment will be issued on Canvas. Since your child has an entire week to complete the homework assignment, homework will not be accepted late. The questions will always be review of what the students have already learned.  In addition to homework, I will give the students daily work to help reinforce what they are currently learning.  The daily work may or may not be graded, however, they will help with the understanding of current concepts. 
  • Every effort is made to ensure that students understand the concepts prior to quizzes and tests. Students should not routinely need additional time to complete assessments. While students should work problems carefully and check their work, one of the skills they should develop is the ability to pace themselves to complete work within a given time period. Therefore, additional time will only be allowed for completing assessments if specific accommodations are in place.
  • Quizzes may be given at any point during the unit. They may or may not be announced. Major tests will be announced. A county-wide Summative Assessment will be given at the end of each unit to monitor the student’s progress and comprehension of the material.

 

 

Math Lab:  Every Wednesday the 8th grade math teachers will provide math lab from 7:45 – 8:15.  


Attendance: If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to get the notes, classwork, and homework assignments for the day(s) missed from our Canvas page. In addition, students must turn in any work that was assigned prior to their absence. Daily assignments will be found in the hanging file folder under the day (Monday-Friday). They will have 1 day per day(s) absent to make up their work missed. Regular attendance at school is extremely important for your success in the classroom.  Learning to be responsible for missing work and making deadlines on assignments plays a major role in academic success and character building for you and your future.

 

 

 8th Grade Tardy Policy:

 

1st Tardy – Warning, note in agenda

2nd Tardy – note in agenda, parent contact

3rd Tardy – note in agenda, zip tie locker for 2 weeks

4th Tardy – note in agenda, ISS

 

 

8th Grade Behavior Step Plan: (Behavior Code of Conduct found on pages 17-22 in Student Agenda)

 

1st Step: Warning

2nd Step: Parent Contact

3rd Step: Parent Conference

4th Step:  Office Referral to Administration

 

 

Cell Phones:  Technology can be a vital part of the educational process. Cell phones, can also compromise the integrity of the classroom environment when not utilized for educational purposes.  Cell phones/personal student devices are NOT ALLOWED IN THE HALLWAYS DURING CLASS CHANGE, OR IN THE CLASSROOMS UNLESS EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE TEACHER FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.  Students are not allowed to text or connect to any social media while at school.  Students not adhering to this policy will be in violation of the Acceptable Use Agreement and the Hall County Code of Student Conduct.  Please help us teach our students about the appropriate use of these devices.

 

 

**The teacher reserves the right to change or adjust any section of this syllabus at any time to meet the needs, abilities and interests of the students.

 

Please retain this copy of the syllabus for reference throughout the year.  Parents, please fill out the attached section and return it to the appropriate teacher as soon as possible.