1. W ELCOME TO W ALNUT S PRINGS M IDDLE S CHOOL C URRICULUM N IGHT Stephen Smalley 8 th Grade Math smalleys@wcsoh.org

2. C URRICULUM Core Math 8 will focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equation (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angles, similarity and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

3. G RADING Grading will reflect the level of mathematical knowledge acquired by each student. To reflect the level of student mastery, the majority of a student’s grade will be comprised of the Individual Test average. Homework 10% Participation 5% Team Tests 15% Individual Tests 70%

4. T ARGET S HEET

5. College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM)- Course 2 To access the Online Textbook go to http://sm5437.textbooks.cpm.org Students will receive ebook logins Friday. Email me with your child's first and last name if you would like to have the login.

6. The introduction: gets students active motivates learning is often a challenge Anatomy of a Lesson

7. Conceptual Development: Moves students from concrete to abstract. When appropriate, uses manipulatives such as algebra tiles. Incorporates problem- based learning. Uses a structured approach. Anatomy of a Lesson

8. Math Notes boxes contain: a summary of concepts. formal definitions. solved examples.

9. Homework Homework includes: Fewer problems allow for more concentration and perseverance. processing of current lessons. distributed practice of previous work. fluency with skills. extensions and applications of problem solving.

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20. T HANK YOU FOR COMING ! Stephen Smalley smalleys@wcsoh.org What can you do?  Offer your support and encouragement  Ask about Weekly Target Sheet  Check homework log  Check Power School regularly  Contact me if you have questions.  Checkout the Parent Guide on the Online Textbook