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

2. Teacher Introduction

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

10. 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 & 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:

11. OTHER NOTES Help sessions: Thursdays at 8:00AM (or most mornings)
Teacher web site: mathwitherxleben.weebly.com

12. QUESTIONS?