1. Welcome to 8th Grade Math 2016-2017
NAME: Ms. Stowe
Classroom: D234
Welcome to 8th Grade Math
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Use appropriate tools strategically
Attend to precision
Look for and make use of structure
Model with mathematics
Objectives:
Course
DAILY ROUTINE
Come into class and be seated before the bell rings
On your desk have homework ready to be checked and start warm-up
Review any questions from previous nights homework
Intro to new material
Practice of new material
Start homework/Review new material
Grading Breakdown
60% Major grades
40% Minor grades
WHAT YOU NEED
TO SUCCEED
Reteach/Reassess
• Students who score below 70 on a major grade assessment shall be provided one reteach opportunity and one reassess opportunity. Reteach/Reassess (for grading purposes) beyond the one opportunity is not permitted.
• Reteach/Reassess is NOT provided for semester exams.
• The maximum grade assigned after any reassessment is 70%.
• Reteach/Reassess must occur within one (1) week after the student has received the failing grade on the major assessment.
Composition Notebook
4 AAA batteries
Pencils
2 Dry Erase Markers
Absent?
Check with other students to see what you’ve missed
Absent on the test day: Make an appointment to make up the missed test ASAP
If you miss the day BEFORE the test or quiz (review day), then you are expected to take the test or quiz on the date that it was scheduled.
Class Rules:
The classroom is a place for teaching and learning to take place. Learning is a two way street
Being Late: Please be respectful and make it on time.
Talking during class: When I’m explaining new concepts, going over homework problems, or answering questions I expect everyone to listen. You should also respect your classmates.
Inappropriate language: find a better way to express yourself.
Bring your stuff: notebook, pencil….
Label your work: according to project, homework, classwork,
CHEATING POLICY
There is NO tolerance with cheating. The student will automatically receive a zero for the assignment.
I, , have read the above information. I understand each rule and procedure. I will follow these rules and procedures to be successful in my math class.
Student Signature: Student
Parent Signature: Parent