A. W. Brown Leadership Academy
A. W. Brown Leadership Academy
Math 8 Syllabus
Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Instructor:Ms. Brittany Mossige (Simmons)Prerequisite:Math 7
Course Title:Math 8
Room:413Email Address:
Planning Period:Tutoring:TBA
CourseDescription:The primary focal areas in Grade 8 are proportionality; expressions, equations, relationships, and foundations of functions; and measurement and data. Students use concepts, algorithms, and properties of real numbers to explore mathematical relationships and to describe increasingly complex situations. Students use concepts of proportionality to explore, develop, and communicate mathematical relationships. Students use algebraic thinking to describe how a change in one quantity in a relationship results in a change in the other. Students connect verbal, numeric, graphic, and symbolic representations of relationships, including equations and inequalities. Students begin to develop an understanding of functional relationships. Students use geometric properties and relationships, as well as spatial reasoning, to model and analyze situations and solve problems. Students communicate information about geometric figures or situations by quantifying attributes, generalize procedures from measurement experiences, and use the procedures to solve problems. Students use appropriate statistics, representations of data, and reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make recommendations. While the use of all types of technology is important, the emphasis on algebra readiness skills necessitates the implementation of graphing technology.
Textbook:Texas Go MathMath 8 STAAR Exam: April 10th, 2017
Supplies: * Students will be responsible for keeping their supplies in their pencil box for ALL Classes!
^ Must bring to MATH 8class daily!
- Pencil Box/Shoe box
- 3 – inch binder (any color) with pockets*
- Black/Blue Pens*
- Glue Sticks*
- Pencils*
- Pencil Sharpener*
- Erasers*
- Scissors*
- Composition Notebook^
- Red Ink Pens*
- Colored Pencils/Crayons*
- Markers*
- Dry Erase Markers (small)*
- Highlighters*
- Dividers with Pockets
- Notebook Paper^
- Graph Paper^
- 3 folders (Red/Green/ and Blue) Holes & Pockets^
Grading Policy:50% Assessments ~ 40% Classwork and Class Participation ~ 10% Homework
Instructional/Unit 1Value and Magnitude of rational numbers1st Six Weeks
TEKS/EOCUnit 2Statistics with Univariate Data1st Six Weeks
Topics:Unit 3One-Variable Equations, Inequalities, and
their Applications 1stSix Weeks
Unit 4Developing and Understanding of Slope and
Y-intercept2ndSix Weeks
Unit 5Proportional and Non-Proportional Functions2ndSix Weeks
Unit 6Statistics with Bivariate Data3rdSix Weeks
Unit 7Transformational Geometry3rdSix Weeks
Unit 8Angle and Triangle Relationships involving 4th Six Weeks
real numbers
Unit 9Measurements of 3-D Figures4th Six Weeks
Unit 10Financial Planning 5th Six Weeks
Unit 11Making Connections5th Six Weeks
Unit 12Making Connections6th Six Weeks
Strategies:√ Whole group/Individual instruction√ Manipulatives
√ 5E Instructional model √ Educational technology
√ Paired instruction/Peer Tutoring√ Real world Applications
√ Small group instruction√ Multiple resources
√ Student and class profiling√ Individual/Small Group Exploration
Student √ Word wall projects√ Interactive EOC activities
Activities:√ Interactivealgebra activities√ Exploring the graphing calculator
√ TI NSpire Activities√ Class Competitions
Assessments:√ Oral√ Group√ Informal √Short Answer Questions
√ Written√ Individual√ Formal
Absences/Make-up Work:
Make-up work is available only to students who have been absent.
Work assigned prior to the student’s absence will be considered late if it is not turned in at the beginning of class on the day the student returns to school.
A student returning from an absence will have one to three school days (depending on the assignment) to make up his/her work.
Late Assignments:
Assignments not turned in on the due date will be considered late.
Late assignments will only be accepted one day after the due date. However, 20 points will be deducted if it is a regular assignment; 30 points will be deducted if it is a special assignment.
Student √ Enter the classroom before the tardy bell rings.
Expectations/√ Attend class daily.
Standards:√ Maintain a positive and receptive attitude toward learning.
√ Bring all supplies & textbook daily.
√ Maintain an organized interactive notebook.
√ Respect yourself, your peers and the teacher at all times.
√ Complete all assignments in a timely fashion on or before the due date.
√ Show pride in your work by writing neatly and legibly.
Classroom √ Take care of all personal business before or after class.
Rules:√ Food and drinks are not allowed.
√ ALL electronic devices are not allowed–unless instructed by teacher. They will be confiscated
√ Profanity, lewd remarks and racial slurs are unacceptable.
Teacher/Parent Communication
Please read and discuss this material with your son/daughter. It is very important to me, as the instructor, that you and your child understand the expectations and requirements of this course. Please feel free to contact me via email or call me at the school if you have any questions or concerns. Please keep the syllabus to refer to throughout the year. Each student is encouraged to keep a written record of their scores and to tally their grades themselves during the six weeks. I appreciate your support and look forward to a very productive year!
Methods of Communication:Class Dojo (App), Email, Text, Remind101 (App) – attached are documents with instructions to sign up for these modes of communication. Please take the time to register/sign up, it will make our communication lines easily accessible!
Sincerely,
Brittany Mossige
Math 8 Syllabus Signature Page
Please sign and return ONLY this pageto me by the August 25th .
As the parent of ______, I have read and reviewed with my child the information regarding Math 8 expectations and content. I will support this document and hold my child accountable for his/her actions during this school year.
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______Work Phone (if I may contact you there)
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**Email Address** (Most helpful: Please print Clearly)
I, ______, have read, reviewed, and understand the information regarding Math 8 attached. I will support this document and hold myself accountable for my actions this school year.
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Student SignatureDate
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Student Email Address** (Most helpful: Please print Clearly)