1. Welcome to 8th grade math!
Mrs. Breon

2. Introduction of Table Buddy
Questions to ask & REMEMBER:
What is their name? Do they have a nickname they like to be called?
What is their favorite color?
What is their favorite hobby?
What is their best summer memory?
What is something unique about them? 

3. ABOUT MATH CLASS - Syllabus
Located on my webpage…
You will look at that in more detail during your first assignment!
Use my webpage for homework, upcoming assessments, answer keys, to get your parents off your back, resources, etc.

4. Classroom Expectations
Be RESPECTFUL. We will have a great year as we maintain respect.
Everyone has a voice. Please feel free to ask questions in math. We will have a classroom where each student has a voice and is respected.
If you borrow something, please return in!
(I spend a lot of money on supplies…)
Sign out on my webpage if you will be leaving the classroom.

5. Chromebook expectations
Bring it to every class, every day (We will do IXL daily)
Only use it when you have permission
Close the screen COMPLETELY when you are not using it
This is a privilege that will be taken away if abused
Bring headphones – many days are music days!

6. What to bring to class Math Binder We Will Set These Up On Friday
Calculator
Ruler
Pencils
Red/Colored Pen To Correct Bellwork And Homework
Chromebook- CHARGED, With Earbuds
Free Reading Book

7. Absent buddy The person sitting next to you!
Will change as your seat changes
Write buddy’s name in your agenda
Duties
Check every day to see if your buddy is absent
When they are absent
Take an absent buddy 1/2 sheet from the bin
Take one additional handout of everything passed out that day
Fill out the form by the end of the period
Staple all handouts to the form and put it in the hanging file folders for the current day

8. If you are absent…
Obtain the materials you missed attached to the absent buddy sheet in the hanging file folder
Read it 
Turn in what was due the day you were absent!!!
If you missed a quiz, test, or unit exam, see me to schedule a time to make it up
After you have read through the absent buddy form, if you have any questions, see me to clarify

9. homework Please do your homework!
Practice necessary to master a skill/concept
Has shown to have a great impact on test scores and overall learning
Homework will be recorded every day
Collected (green checkmark) -100% complete
Incomplete (blue indicator) – less than 100% complete
Missing (orange indicator) – not completed
IF YOU DON’T DO YOUR HOMEWORK – NO RETAKE OPTION

10. Types of assessments Intro to Algebra Unit exam
Cover each of the units in the common core
No retakes
Weighted at 30% of your grade
Example: Unit 1 exam: Real Numbers and Exponents
Algebra and Intermediate Algebra
Trimester exam/final exam
Covers the content from that trimester
No retakes
Weighted at 30% of your grade
The final exam will cover the entire years worth of content.

11. Types of Assessments Cont.
Intro to Algebra
Tests
Breaks up a unit
Multiple tests within the unit
Weighted at 45% of your grade
MAY RETAKE for a grade
Request to retest form with remediation
Example: unit 1 tests
Rational and irrational numbers
Exponents
Scientific notation
Algebra and Intermediate Algebra
Unit test
Tested over the entire unit
Weighted at 45% of your grade
MAY RETAKE for a grade
Request to retest form with remediation
Example: unit 1 test: expressions, equations and inequalities

12. Types of assessments cont.
Quizzes
Small amounts of material covered
Weekly checkpoints
Weighted at 20% of your grade
Example: Converting between fractions and decimals

13. retests Only applies to tests, not unit exams or quizzes
Only applies if ALL Homework complete
Criteria
Any test, regardless of your score
Fill out “request to retest” form- obtain from me
Have to show proof of what you did to improve your understanding
After all of this is done, we will agree on a time when you can come in to retest
Must retest before the unit exam
Retest score will be your final score- even if it’s lower!

14. QUIZ CORRECTIONS Rationale
Everyone has a bad day. I want to give you a chance to earn an average grade, even on a bad day.
Criteria
Must score lower than a 70% to improve your score
May do corrections for scores above 70% but will not improve your grade
Your score will only improve up to a 70%
I want you to come in prepared to take the quiz, striving for the “A” or “B”
Rework every problem where you lost points on separate sheet of paper and staple it to the original quiz
Must be completed before the test
QUIZ CORRECTIONS

15. Classroom routine Bellwork – usually in bin or written on board.
Check homework online
Notes/activity/guided practice
Independent practice in class
Finish homework at home

16. Tour of the Room Student area vs. Teacher area
Many resources around the room… USE THEM!
Weekly & daily calendar

17. I am looking forward to a great year with all of you!
Reminders
We will set up binders Friday
Be sure to have your binder, dividers, chunks of loose leaf and graph paper
I am looking forward to a great year with all of you!
Welcome to 8th grade 