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The new eighth grade math curriculum aligns with Common Core standards and will cover the following topics: formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations including modeling linear data and solving linear equations; grasping the concept of functions and using them to describe relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space using concepts like distance, angle, similarity, congruence, and the Pythagorean theorem. The document also provides information on homework, grading policies, class expectations, supplies needed, and test preparation for an eighth grade math class.

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Common Core Math 8 The new eighth grade math curriculum aligns itself with the Common Core standards. These standards will include the following topics: ? 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 ? Grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships ? Analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem If you want to play in the game, you Course Description Salem Middle School 6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC 27523 (919) 363-1870 http://salemms.wcpss.net Homework must come to practice!!! Homework gives students a chance to practice the concepts covered that day in class. ? HW at least 3 times a week ? 10% of your grade ? Late HW will be accepted for late credit. A complete homework assignment = all problems attempted + work shown/thought process recorded for all problems. Need Help? Positive words and actions Responsibility for self Integrity and honor Display self-control Excellence in everything WW E L C O M EE L C O M E T OT O 88 T HT H GG R A D ER A D E !! I tutor on Wednesday afternoons until 4:00. Peer study groups are a great way to help others, reinforce what you know, and get help also! You may also find additional help on the Internet. I like the following sites: www.coolmath.com http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/algebra/algebra1 www.phschool.com http://www.freemathhelp.com/ If you wish to seek a help outside of school, check with Student Services for a list of tutors. Grading Policies Grades will be determined from a variety of summative assessments that may include projects, quizzes, and tests. Formative assessments will be used to monitor student progress before giving summative assessments. Major Assessments 45% Minor Assessments 35% Skills 10% Homework 10% Class Expectations
In this course, I expect you to be prepared to work extra hard! This will require self-discipline! Studying for this class is not optional. ? In order to be successful, you must study. Be sure to take good notes, ask for extra help, pay attention in class, complete your homework, use online resources, form study groups with other students, etc. Welcome to the wonderful world of math!! Edmodo & Absences Edmodo is my main form of communication with parents. On Edmodo, I will post a Syllabus for each unit that will include¡­ ? Important due dates ? Assessment dates ? Daily CW & HW assignments ? Helpful Templates/documents *The Syllabus serves as a guide only. All assignments are subject to change. It is a student¡¯s responsibility to turn in completed assignments after any absence! Daily Supplies Students will need the following supplies every day in algebra class this year: 1. Paper (loose-leaf & graph paper) 2. Pencils (sharpened with eraser) 3. Red pen & highlighters (at least 2 colors) 4. Three-ring notebook For school & home use, I strongly recommend a TI-84 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator. A class set is available for school use only. Students are asked to donate one 4- pack of AAA batteries. Thank you!! Notebooks An organized notebook = success in math class! ? Use your Assignment sheet! ? Keep up with your BW sheets! ? Number every page!!! Many eighth grade students find studying for math tests difficult because they have not had to ¡®study¡¯ in previous years to maintain an A/B math average. Simply looking over already completed problems is not studying for a math test. Studying for tests and quizzes involves: ? reviewing/reworking formative assessments, ? reviewing properties and vocabulary, ? reworking sample problems (from scratch), ? completing additional problems not assigned in class Assessments must be completed within the class period. Do Corrections!!! Students scoring below a 70% on major assessments have the option to retake their assessment to raise their score up to 70%. Re-take Requirements: corrections on ALL unit assessments, up-to-date on HW, spartan time remediation, retakes will be given after school. Tests and Quizzes A Message to You. . . Signature Please sign that you have read and understand the guidelines for this class. Student Name ____________________________ Parent Name ______________________________ Student Signature ___________________________ Parent Signature _________________________ Parent(s) EMAIL ____________________________________________________________________ ASAP: Please go online to our Team Website http://salemexplorers.wordpress.com/ & register to ensure you get our emails and newsletters! ? I wish all 8th grade students a successful year!!! Mathematically, Rae Salargo ¨C Track 3 rsalargo@wcpss.net

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  • 1. Common Core Math 8 The new eighth grade math curriculum aligns itself with the Common Core standards. These standards will include the following topics: ? 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 ? Grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships ? Analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem If you want to play in the game, you Course Description Salem Middle School 6150 Old Jenks Road Apex, NC 27523 (919) 363-1870 http://salemms.wcpss.net Homework must come to practice!!! Homework gives students a chance to practice the concepts covered that day in class. ? HW at least 3 times a week ? 10% of your grade ? Late HW will be accepted for late credit. A complete homework assignment = all problems attempted + work shown/thought process recorded for all problems. Need Help? Positive words and actions Responsibility for self Integrity and honor Display self-control Excellence in everything WW E L C O M EE L C O M E T OT O 88 T HT H GG R A D ER A D E !! I tutor on Wednesday afternoons until 4:00. Peer study groups are a great way to help others, reinforce what you know, and get help also! You may also find additional help on the Internet. I like the following sites: www.coolmath.com http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/algebra/algebra1 www.phschool.com http://www.freemathhelp.com/ If you wish to seek a help outside of school, check with Student Services for a list of tutors. Grading Policies Grades will be determined from a variety of summative assessments that may include projects, quizzes, and tests. Formative assessments will be used to monitor student progress before giving summative assessments. Major Assessments 45% Minor Assessments 35% Skills 10% Homework 10% Class Expectations
  • 2. In this course, I expect you to be prepared to work extra hard! This will require self-discipline! Studying for this class is not optional. ? In order to be successful, you must study. Be sure to take good notes, ask for extra help, pay attention in class, complete your homework, use online resources, form study groups with other students, etc. Welcome to the wonderful world of math!! Edmodo & Absences Edmodo is my main form of communication with parents. On Edmodo, I will post a Syllabus for each unit that will include¡­ ? Important due dates ? Assessment dates ? Daily CW & HW assignments ? Helpful Templates/documents *The Syllabus serves as a guide only. All assignments are subject to change. It is a student¡¯s responsibility to turn in completed assignments after any absence! Daily Supplies Students will need the following supplies every day in algebra class this year: 1. Paper (loose-leaf & graph paper) 2. Pencils (sharpened with eraser) 3. Red pen & highlighters (at least 2 colors) 4. Three-ring notebook For school & home use, I strongly recommend a TI-84 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator. A class set is available for school use only. Students are asked to donate one 4- pack of AAA batteries. Thank you!! Notebooks An organized notebook = success in math class! ? Use your Assignment sheet! ? Keep up with your BW sheets! ? Number every page!!! Many eighth grade students find studying for math tests difficult because they have not had to ¡®study¡¯ in previous years to maintain an A/B math average. Simply looking over already completed problems is not studying for a math test. Studying for tests and quizzes involves: ? reviewing/reworking formative assessments, ? reviewing properties and vocabulary, ? reworking sample problems (from scratch), ? completing additional problems not assigned in class Assessments must be completed within the class period. Do Corrections!!! Students scoring below a 70% on major assessments have the option to retake their assessment to raise their score up to 70%. Re-take Requirements: corrections on ALL unit assessments, up-to-date on HW, spartan time remediation, retakes will be given after school. Tests and Quizzes A Message to You. . . Signature Please sign that you have read and understand the guidelines for this class. Student Name ____________________________ Parent Name ______________________________ Student Signature ___________________________ Parent Signature _________________________ Parent(s) EMAIL ____________________________________________________________________ ASAP: Please go online to our Team Website http://salemexplorers.wordpress.com/ & register to ensure you get our emails and newsletters! ? I wish all 8th grade students a successful year!!! Mathematically, Rae Salargo ¨C Track 3 rsalargo@wcpss.net