8th grade Math Syllabus

Connected Mathematics

Syllabus

Mr. Troy

Tyro Middle School

8^th Grade

Mathematics Department Chair

Room 102

Expectations/General Rules:

Attendance to class and school
Be respectful of yourself and others
Complete all assignments
Participate in class discussions
Ask questions before it’s too late

Assignments:

You will occasionally have homework and it must be done when assigned
All homework will be due at the beginning of class
Most homework assignments will be graded for completeness
When we review homework, you should ask questions if you don’t understand

Grading:

Grades will be determined by the following criteria:

40% Major works: TESTS, Projects, Presentations, Labs, etc. (min 3)

35% Minor works: QUIZZES, group activities, etc (min 4)

25% Homework/Class work (min 5)

Daily Materials:

PENCILS No work should be done in pen especially tests/quizzes
GRAPH PAPER NOTEBOOK all notes/class work should be done in this notebook
GRAPHING CALCULATOR
3-RING BINDER

Calculators:

You will need a GRAPHING CALCULATOR for this class
Ti-84 or Ti-84+ is recommended
A CLASS SET OF CALCULATORS ARE AVALIABLE FOR YOU TO USE IN CLASS, HOWEVER, NO CALCULATORS WILL BE AVALIABLE FOR YOU TO TAKE HOME

What YOU should expect:

GROUP WORK EVERY DAY
FAST PACE
DISTRACTIONS, DISRUPTIONS, AND EXCUSES WILL NOT BE TOLLERATED!
This class is difficult if you don’t pay attention and ask questions
This course is rigorous to prepare you for the demands of an ever changing society
You will be doing a lot of READING AND WRITING in this math class
This class will prepare you for the high school courses you will take in the future

Help/tutoring:

Help is available if you ask
Tutoring will be given during Dragon Time

Topics covered in Connected Math:

Exponents
Scientific Notation
Graphs and Tables
Functions
Expressions and Equations
Pythagorean Theorem
Number Systems
Transformations
Volume
Parallel Lines and Transversals
Scatter Plots
Two way tables

Testing:

Benchmark testing will occur in the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd quarters.

EOG test at the end of the 4^th quarter

I-Ready:

I-ready will be used one class period per week throughout the year. A minimum of 45 minutes per week.

PERSONAL HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS ARE REQUIRED

A diagnostic i-ready test will be taken at the beginning and end of the year to assess growth

Parent/Guardian Contract

Dear Parents/Guardians:

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to teach your child. Take some time to read over this syllabus and sit down with your child and discuss the importance of the rules and guidelines of Mr. Troy’s classroom. Your cooperation is essential for your child to grow as a successful and responsible student. Please be supportive of the procedures and rules of my classroom. Sign this form and return it to Mr. Troy as soon as possible. Thank-you.

**IT IS YOUR CHILD’S RESONSIBILTY TO INFORM YOU OF THIS CONTRACT.

I have read and fully understand the requirements, rules, guidelines, and procedures of this syllabus.