CURRICULUM NIGHT September 19, 2017 Mrs. Erxleben and Ms. McMahon Grade 8 Mathematics: On-Level AND Accelerated Alg/Geom

Teacher Introduction

Daily Agenda Warmup – review of material taught in a previous lesson Homework Questions – students make appropriate corrections New material (Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)) – direct instruction, independent/partner practice, collaborative activities, use of manipulatives & technology Summary – students paraphrase process/steps, checks for understanding

Homework Extensions of the learning process Posted on teacher web site Assigned daily with few exceptions Checked for completion & effort Struggles may occur – discussions take place the following day while we review the homework to ensure clarification

8th Grade On-Level GSE 7 Units of Study Transformations, Congruence, & Similarity Exponents Geometric Applications of Exponents Functions Linear Functions Linear Models & Tables Solving Systems of Equations

Summative Assessments…70% Formative Assessments…30% GRADING SCALE Summative Assessments…70% Formative Assessments…30%

8th Grade Acc Alg/Geom GSE 9 Units of Study Relationships Between Quantities and Expressions Reasoning with Linear Equations and Inequalities Modeling and Analyzing Quadratic Functions Modeling and Analyzing Exponential Functions Comparing and Contrasting Functions Describing Data Transformations in the Coordinate Plane Similarity, Congruence, and Proofs Right Triangle Trigonometry

Test 45% Quizzes 20% Homework 15% Final Exam 20% GRADING SCALE Test 45% Quizzes 20% Homework 15% Final Exam 20%

Agenda App In addition to all the features of paper planners, it also contains school news, calendars, class updates, and other school information. Students can set up homework reminders & receive event notifications. They can also view teacher web sites & email teachers. Works wherever you go – on smart phones or your web browser Download CMShuskypride from the App or Google Play store Screencast on how to get started: http://school.fultonschools.org/ms/crabapple/Pages/Parents.aspx

OTHER NOTES Help sessions: Thursdays at 8:00AM (or most mornings) Teacher web site: mathwitherxleben.weebly.com Email: erxlebenm@fultonschools.org

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