Welcome to 8th grade Math !
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Welcome HMS Parents and Students ! I look forward to teaching your child this year and helping them grow in their knowledge and understanding of mathematics. I also look forward to helping prepare your child for the challenge and rigor of mathematics at the high school level. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Parents are strongly encouraged to check the I-parent program frequently to monitor progress.
The 8th grade math course is based on the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and consists of the following units: (The unit we are currently studying is in red.)
-Expressions, Equations, Inequalities
-Rational and Irrational Numbers, Square Roots
-Geometry
-Probability
-Functions
-Slope and Graphing
-Systems of Equations
-Show What You Know
The full curriculum for the course can be found by clicking on "Parent and Student Resources" on the left and then the 8th grade math link. Also included on this page are links to helpful websites for parents and students.
The grading categories and percentages we use in 8th grade math are as follows:
Classwork - 20%
Homework - 10%
Quizzes - 20%
Tests - 30%
Tasks, Projects, Labs - 20%
Please see the links on the left side of this page for more information. |
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Success in mathematics requires practice ! Homework will be given on a regular basis. Assignments are placed on the board and on this website (see the "weekly syllabus" link on the left).
My daily schedule is below:
7:15-7:35 - homeroom
7:35-9:05 - planning (students in connections classes)
9:05-10:20 - 3rd period
10:20-12:05 - 4th period (10:55-11:25 lunch)
12:05-1:20 - 5th period
1:20-2:35 - 6th period
We will have high expectations for all 8th grade students this year ! Students will meet these expectations by demonstrating the Bulldog Work Ethic at all times:
Bulldog Work Ethic
Each student demonstrates the “Bulldog Work Ethic” by…
*completing assigned work.
*turning in work on time.
*taking pride in neatness and quality of completed work.
*accepting responsibility for his or her successes and failures.
*always saying “I can”.
The best way to reach me is by e-mail. Click here to send a message to me. I look forward to communicating with you. |
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