8th Grade Mathematics Syllabus

Sudlersville Middle School

Emily Kappauf: General Educator:

Jonathan Schultz: Special Educator:

Course Description:

The CCSS Mathematic 8 course provides students the opportunity for a deep study of linear functions and their graphs, and problems involving linear functions and equations. Students also investigate bivariate categorical and numerical data. Work with numerical data builds on students’ learning from earlier units around linear functions and modeling. Students also investigate and interpret the representations of non-linear functions and compare them to linear functions. Finally, students extend their work in geometry to include angle relationships in parallel lines and triangles and the volume of cones, cylinders, and spheres. In Grade 8, making use of structure in mathematics is particularly important, as are modeling, the developing viable arguments, and precision of language.

Online Textbook/Resource:

AgileMind - http://qacps.agilemind.com/

Classroom Expectations:

1.  The SOAR rules and expectations must be followed consistently.

2.  Courtesy and respect must be displayed at all times.

3.  All policies concerning attendance and conduct concur with all school policies that are addressed in the student handbook.

4.  Students are to come to class everyday with the required materials unless otherwise stated.

5.  When absent, it is the student’s responsibility to check the missing work drawer/folder and complete all missing work.

6.  Work should be turned in on-time. Late assignments will not be accepted after the end of that specific topic.

Explanation of Assessments and Grading Policy:

Mastery Assessments 50% of final course grade

Progress Assessments 50% of final course grade

Grading Policy:

Mastery Assessments: 50% May include major projects, topic tests and unit tests. In accordance with the QACPS Middle School Grading Policy, “Mastery assessments are not eligible to be retaken/revised.”

Progress Assessments: 50% May include class work, daily or weekly assignments, quizzes, constructed responses or other writing assignments, smaller projects and exit slips.

Homework: This may include independent practice which represents an extension of the daily objective completed outside of the class and is usually given two to four times per week.

8th Grade Math Course Overview:

QACPS UNITS & AGILE MIND TOPICS
Topic 1: Transformation Geometry and Similarity
Topic 2: Real Numbers
Topic 3: Laws and Exponents and Scientific Notation
Topic 4: Pythagorean Theorem
Topic 5: Analyzing Graphs
Topic 6: Exploring Rate of Change and Motion Problems
Topic 7: Linear Patterns and Functions
Topic 8: Understanding Slope and Y-Intercepts
Topic 9: Exploring Bivariate Data
Topic 10: Non-Linear Relationships
Topic 11: Solving Linear Equations
Topic 12: Formulating and Solving Systems
Topic 13: Other Methods for Solving Systems
Topic 14: Exploring Geometric Relationships
Topic 15: Cylinders, Cones, & Spheres

Please return this paper by Friday September 2, 2016

I have read and reviewed the course syllabus for 8th Grade Mathematics. I understand the expectations and requirements of this course.

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