Mathematics Room 413 Mrs. Rhonda Joyce 17 years of teaching - 9 th year in Millstone, before that I was in Linden, NJ

Course 2 – 7 th grade Course 3 – 8 th grade **Calculators: TI-30X IIB 7th & 8th Grade Math

Online Textbook: -Enter username and password. -Click on picture of textbook to access your textbook at home. -Click on "Math Connects, Course 2012" link to access chapter specific items for 8 th graders and "Math Connects, Course 2012" link to access chapter specific items for 7 th graders (i.e. virtual manipulatives, personal tutor, extra practice skill sets, etc.). Math Connects: Course 2 & 3 Online Textbook Access

Check this feature out! - All textbook worksheets are available using the students’ online resources.

- Practice Vocabulary Quizzes are included in the student resources within each chapter. - IPad and IPhone Apps are available for free download from the App store (search: McGraw-Hill eFlashcards)

Grades HW/CW/Preparedness – 20% HW is assigned most nights. NO WORK = NO CREDIT HW is posted on board and on my website. Binders, Planner (HW & BR pass) & Pencils *especially on tests/quizzes Homework scores start at 100. Five points are deducted for missing each HW assignment, 1 point is deducted for each time a student is unprepared for class. Tests/Quizzes – 80% Each assessment is worth a varied number of points that is decided departmentally. Tests will be weighted heavier than quizzes. Extra Credit (only included on tests/quizzes)

Extra Help – “LEHP” 7 th Grade: Unfortunately, I have a very odd schedule which only allows me to be free for 7 th grade lunch on B day Fridays (or every other Friday) ……or…… with Mrs. Lay on Thursday in room 203, or Ms. Esposito on Tuesday in room 804 ~ bring bag lunch to maximize help time Homework: It’s all about practice & trying!

Extra Help – “LEHP” 8 th Grade: Every Wednesday in 413 ……or…… with Mrs. Zinkoski on Fridays in room 613, Mrs. Morrone on Tuesday & Friday in room 612, Ms. Esposito on Monday in room 804, or with Ms. Fichera on Wednesday in room 803 ~ bring bag lunch to maximize help time Homework: It’s all about practice & trying!

PowerSchool You can update yourself about your child’s progress through the parent logon of PowerSchool. Please allow us adequate time (~1 week for multiple choice/matching type assessments and 2+ weeks for assessments with essays or projects) to grade your child’s work. We will do our best to update and publish grades as soon as possible.

Here is a refresher from the BOE presentation on Power School:

** Click Current grade average to see more information

Assignment due date Assignment category. (i.e. test, quiz, homework, etc.) Name of assignment. Click assignment name for more details

Course name Link to teacher. Comments

Communication Web Page: or access through the district website’s directory Phone #: Extension 80104

8 th Grade Topics Covered (Sample) Radicals and Integer Exponents Lines and Linear Equations Functions Geometry – The Pythagorean Theorem, Transformations, Area and Volume Rational and Irrational Numbers Statistics and Probability

7 th Grade Topics Covered (sample) Number System Expressions & Equations Ratios & Proportional Relationships (including Percents) Statistics & Probability Geometry (including similarity, 2- & 3-Dimensional)

Course Description Math Connects Program by McGraw-Hill Aligned to the Common Core State Standards Real-world examples incorporated into every lesson. This course prepares students for the NJASK, high school, and real-life.

Daily Procedures Do Now/Copy HW Review HW Lesson & Practice We will still incorporate CMP2, the Discovery-based Program used in the district for several years Explanation of HW **Homeroom

Binders ~ Due to the nature of the program, binder organization is crucial. We have suggested to your child organizing his/her binder using the following sections: Forms – parent letter, binder guidelines Class work & Homework – Do Now problems, notes, examples, HW questions or other assigned worksheets Vocabulary – Academic & Unit sheets Tests/Quizzes – keep all quizzes and tests until binder clean out (then transfer to a folder at home)

Remember… Keep open lines of communication. We need to know if there are academic concerns at home. Please use our websites & any additional resources you find. Please share any of the wonderful & helpful things you find with us so we may pass them along. Please log on to your child’s Power School account to track their progress throughout the year.

Before you rush off to your next class… Do you have any Questions??