No tests are dropped No tests are given over No extra time is given Calculators can be used Partial Credit is given Non – calculator No partial credit/multiple choice *** Parent Portal Updated Daily!!***

Marker 1, 2 & 3 ~ Cumulative for the quarter only ~ Counts as a test grade No Midterm Quarter 4 Marker = Final Exam = Regents Exam Cumulative for the year *A quarterly will be given at the end of each quarter

Strand/ Topic Grade 8 Integrated Algebra Number Sense and Operation11%6% - 10% Algebra44%50% - 55% Geometry35%14% - 19% Measurement10%3% - 8% Probability & Statistics0%14% - 19%

8 th grade Integrated Algebra Part of the honors challenge is that these students will be taking two state tests. The 8th grade honors class will prepare Students to excel on both exams! ~ 8th grade Assessment test - April 23rd & 24th 2012 It is expected that students receive a level 4 *Students will receive an overall score of 1-4 Grade 1 & 2 ~ Did not meet State Standards Grade 3 ~ Met the State Standards Grade 4 ~ Exceeded the State Standards ~ Integrated Algebra Regent’s exam - June 2012 It is graded using a conversion scale and a grade of 85 or higher is expected. 39 Questions – 87 Points 30 Multiple Choice (2 points each) 3 - 2pt Open Ended 3 - 3pt Open Ended 3 - 4pt Open Ended Mastery – 85 to 100

Recommendation Form Student: ___________________________ Teacher: ______________ (last) (first) Point values are indicated to the right of each criterion. No Partial Points. 1) Marking Period 1st Quarter Grade ________ 85+ ______ (1) 2nd Quarter Grade ________ 85+ ______ (1) 3rd Quarter Grade ________ 85+ ______ (1) 4th Quarter Grade ________ 85+ ______ (1) Average ________ 85+ ______ (2) 2) Satisfactorily Completes Homework on Time ______ (1) 3) Teacher Recommendation ______ (2) 4) Integrated Algebra Regents Exam Regents Grade ________ 90+ ______ (2) 85+ ______ (1) 5) January Recommendation ________ TOTAL: ___________ Final June Recommendation (circle one) 1 – 7 Geometry Regents 8 – 11 Geometry Regents Honors Regents taken in June of 9th Grade Regents taken in June of 9th grade Comments:______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ No parental Overrides