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8^TH Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Intro to Algebra, Algebra Part 1, Algebra Part 2, and PEACE

^8th Grade Math:                  Students will study mathematical ideas that connect to real world applications.  The course                                                            will cover numbers, measurement, statistics, algebra, geometry, probability, and discrete math.

Pre-Algebra:                          This course provides students with the skills necessary for the study of algebra.  Topics include     variables and expressions, integers, rational number operations, equations, and problem solving.

Intro to Algebra:                    This course follows Pre-Algebra and introduces students to the fundamental principles of algebra.  Algebraic symbolism, simplifying expressions, solutions to elementary equations, and the graphic representation associated with variables are introduced.

Algebra Part 1:                      This course is the first part of a two-year algebra course.  Topics consist of operations with positive and negative numbers, the structure of the real number system, equation solving, graphing, and simplification and operations of polynomials.

Algebra Part 2:                       This course follows Algebra Part 1 and is the second part of a two-year algebra course.  Topics include equations and inequalities, functions, radicals, graphing, systems of equations and quadratic equations.

PEACE:                                  Students will practice life and social skills that relate to real life situations and experiences.

All students will be required to keep and maintain a math notebook & folder. 

Items to be kept in math notebook.

·         Warm-ups/daily reviews         

·         Notes – (Are worth 100 points)

·         Practice Problems

·         Class work

·         HOMEWORK-DO NOT REMOVE FROM NOTEBOOK

Items to be kept in math folders.

·         Vocabulary/Formula Sheets

·         Graded handouts

·         Graded quizzes

·         Any loose leaf items

Make-up work is the student’s responsibility.  Make-up work is only allowed for excused absences.

Late assignments will be reduced by 25%.

Technology will be used to enhance the learning environment by providing student support, personal student tutor, internet/student help, career links, etc.

Homework Grading Policy:

(Homework will be graded based on completion.)

100%  - A                   Attempted all assigned problems

91%    - B                   Attempted most assigned problems (pretty far along)

82%   -  C                   Attempted some of the assigned problems (roughly half)

73%   -  D                   Attempted a few of the assigned problems (some effort)

Components of Math Grade:                     Components of PEACE Grade:

Test                                        25%                             Attendance                          25%

Quizzes                                   25%                             Assignments                        25%

Notes                                      20%                             Participation                        25%

Assignments                            20%                             Portfolio                              25%

Folder/Participation                  10%                             Total                                   100%

Total                                       100%

                                                  Grading Scale

                            A  = 100% - 92%

                            B  =   91% - 83%

                            C  =   82% - 74%

                            D  =   73% - 65%

                            F  =   64% -   0%

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