1. Welcome Parents! Meet the Teacher Night
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DONATED CLASS SUPPLIES!!!
Ms. Gilkey
Math 1 & Math

2. A little about me…
I received my BS from Longwood University and MIS Math Specialist Degree from VCU
This is my 9th year teaching middle school math
I was born in Pittsburgh – GO STEELERS!
I have two precious “puppies”

3. Goals For your child to feel & be successful in math!
Help students become independent, critical mathematical thinkers
Explore math applications found
in everyday life
To avoid feelings such as this 

4. Math 1 Units Introduction to Functions & Equations Linear Functions
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Exponential Functions
Quadratic Functions
One Variable Statistics
We also cover topics from the Math 8 curriculum that were not touched on in 7 Plus last year.

5. Important Math 1 Information
Students in this course will have to take the Math 8 EOG and the Math 1 EOC.
The final Math 1 EOC grade will count 20% of student’s final grade
Required high school level course and students are getting credit for this course on their transcript

6. Math 8 Units
Number Sense: Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots
The Real Number System
Properties of Exponents
Scientific Notation
Solving Equations
Geometric Properties
Pythagorean Theorem
Volume of Cylinders, Cones, & Spheres
Identifying Functions
Linear Functions-Slope
Linear Functions-Equations of Lines
Investigating Bivariate Data-Scatter Plots & Two-Way Tables
Solving Systems of Equations
Transformations & Properties of Transformations

7. Point Recovery Opportunities
Students are allowed to participate in MPMS Point Recovery Opportunity when they score below a 70% on tests/projects (25-50 points)
Students must complete the specific remediation assignment and turn it in with test corrections
Available once per assessment
Scoring:
Earn ½ credit on each corrected question
Earn up to a 70% on assessment score

8. Late Work Policy
All late work will have a half point deduction for each day assignment is late until point value reaches zero

9. Organization and Calculators
Importance of keeping the math notebook up to date
Graphing calculators are a must for 8th grade math and beyond.  Students can rent one from school if one cannot be purchased.

10. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
Communication…
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
Website:
Text Reminders: Remind 101
Phone:
Please allow 24 hours for a response.