Materials:
Ø At least 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder
Ø paper for binder
Ø pencils (enough for the year)
Ø 2 glue sticks (to be left in the classroom)
Ø graph paper (to be left in the classroom)
Ø dry erase markers
2nd Quarter Curriculum (October 12th – December 18th)
Unit 3: Solving Equations
Common Core Standards addressed:
· 8.EE.7a – Solve linear equations in one variable. Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solutions. Show which of these possibilities is the case by successfully transforming the given equation into simpler forms, until an equivalent equation of the form x =a, a = a, or a= b results (where a and b are different numbers).
· 8.EE.7b – Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.
Student Learning Targets:
1. I can solve linear equations with one variable.
2. I can give examples of linear equations that have one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solutions.
3. I can solve linear equations with rational number coefficients.
4. I can solve multi-step equations that require the use of the distributive property and combining like terms.
Vocabulary:
1. linear equation
2. Infinite number of solutions
3. coefficient
4. like terms
5. distributive property
6. rational number
Unit 4: Functions:
Common Core Standards Addressed:
8.F.1 Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a function is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output.
8.F.5 Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where the function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the qualitative features of a function that has been described verbally
8.EE.5 Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph. Compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways. For example, compare a distance-time graph to a distance-time equation to determine which of two moving objects has greater speed.
Student Learning Targets:
1. I can explain that a function represents a relationship between an input and an output.
2. I can identify a function from a set of ordered pairs, a table, or a graph.
3. I can give examples of relationships that are non-linear functions (from a table, graph, ordered pairs).
4. I can match the graph of a function to a given situation.
5. I can write a story that describes the functional relationship between two variables depicted on a graph.
6. I can create a graph of function that describes the relationship between two variables.
7. I can graph proportional relationships in the coordinate plane.
8. I can use a graph, a table, or an equation to determine the unit rate of a proportional relationship and use the unit rate to make comparisons between various proportional relationships.
9. I can justify that the graph of a proportional relationship will always intersect the origin (0,0) of the graph.
Vocabulary:
1. Function
2. Input
3. Output
4. Vertical line test
5. Linear function
6. Non-linear function
7. Proportional relationship
8. Unit rate
Tentative Outline of Units for the Year:
1. The Real Number System
2. Exponents and Scientific Notation
3. Solving linear Equations
4. Functions
5. Linear Functions
6. Solving Systems of Equations
7. Geometry
8. Statistics and Probability
I will send a more detailed description of each unit at the beginning of the quarter in which the unit is being taught. First quarter will contain the first two units listed.
Grading Policy:
Homework: It will be assigned on a regular basis.
Notes/activities - Students are expected to take classroom lesson notes and complete all in-class activities in their interactive notebooks. These will be kept in the binder. They should also be used for homework help and as study guides for quizzes and tests. Some activities will be graded.
Projects – Each unit will contain a small project which will be due at the end of the unit.
Quizzes – These will range from 30 to 50 points and will be given over multiple lessons in a unit.
Tests - These will be at the end of each unit and will be worth approximately 100 points each.
Extended Response and Short Answer Questions – These will be on each unit test and will be worth various amounts of points.
Bellringers/Exit Slips – This is completed at the beginning/end of class each day.
Spiral Reviews – These will be worth 10-20 points each week and will review previously taught content.
Semester Final – This will be a cumulative test given at the end of each semester. (10% of the semester grade)
*The grades for tests, quizzes, bellringers, etc. will be entered into Infinite Campus within 5 days of the due date.
*Students are expected to complete all assignments, even if absences occur. If a student has a missing assignment due to absences, then I will speak to him/her individually about a due date for those assignments. Quizzes and tests must be taken afterschool if an absence occurred on the day they were given.
Student/Parent Resources –
1.) Teacher webpage – http://www.bgreen.kyschools.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=1129 (Bobbi Dotson)
All unit materials can be found on this webpage.
2.) Weekly Emails from 8th grade teachers – Email Melissa Joiner, , to sign-up for this.
3.) Remind – Follow instructions below to receive daily text messages for your child’s math class
Pre-Algebra (2nd Period, 3rd Period, 7th Period, and 8th Period):
Text this number 81010
With this message @dotsonbg
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at or by phone at (270)746-2290.