1. Double Block Common Core 8 Math

2.  The Number System  Expressions and Operations  Functions  Geometry  Statistics and Probability These will be taught throughout the 9 chapters of the textbook.

3. 1. Make sense of problems & persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly & quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments & critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics.

4. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for & make use of structure. 8. Look for & express regularity in repeated reasoning.

5.  Extended Practice on Specific Skills  Exploration of Concepts at a Deeper Level  Focused on Mastery  Additional Guided Practice to Support Student Learning  Additional Learning Opportunities including Project Based Learning  Daily Math Practice that Reinforces Previously Learned Skills

6. ● Glencoe Math Common Core Edition - Course 3 - Volume 1 & 2 ConnectED – Website: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/ ● IXL - Website: https://www.ixl.com/signin/downersgrove ● DG 58 Curriculum Web App: dg58.info/ladder *All logins and passwords are the same for your child

7.  I am at Herrick every day from 5 th period until the end of school  During 5 th period and after school, I am available to help students  8 th grade math will be using traditional grades this year (50% quizzes, 40% tests, 10% homework)  Students can retake 1 test per quarter and it will be averaged with their original score  Grades are representative of the standards