Welcome to 8 th Grade Math at Lanier Middle School! My name is Ms Cooper.

Welcome to 8th Grade Math at Lanier Middle School!My name is Ms Cooper

8th StandardOverview

1st 9 WeeksUnit 1: Solving Equations/ExpressionsUnit 2: One Variable Inequalities Unit 3: Functions Unit 4: Begin Slope

2nd 9 Weeks

3rd 9 Weeks 4th 9 Weeks

8th StandardOverview

1st 9 WeeksUnit 1: Solving Equations/ExpressionsUnit 2: One Variable Inequalities Unit 3: Functions Unit 4: Begin Slope

2nd 9 WeeksUnit 4: Slope & Linear GraphsUnit 5: Scatter PlotsUnit 6: Sequences Unit 7: Radicals

3rd 9 Weeks 4th 9 Weeks

8th StandardOverview

1st 9 WeeksUnit 1: Solving Equations/ExpressionsUnit 2: One Variable Inequalities Unit 3: Functions Unit 4: Begin Slope

2nd 9 WeeksUnit 4: Slope & Linear GraphsUnit 5: Scatter PlotsUnit 6: Sequences Unit 7: Radicals

3rd 9 WeeksUnit 8: Pythagorean TheoremUnit 9: Systems of Equations & InequalitiesUnit 10: Exponents

4th 9 Weeks

8th StandardOverview

1st 9 WeeksUnit 1: Solving Equations/ExpressionsUnit 2: One Variable Inequalities Unit 3: Functions Unit 4: Begin Slope

2nd 9 WeeksUnit 4: Slope & Linear GraphsUnit 5: Scatter PlotsUnit 6: Sequences Unit 7: Radicals

3rd 9 WeeksUnit 8: Pythagorean TheoremUnit 9: Systems of Equations & InequalitiesUnit 10: Exponents

4th 9 WeeksUnit 11: Congruency & Angles From TransversalsUnit 12: Probability (EL)Unit 13: Venn Diagrams & Set Notation (EL)Unit 14: CRCT ReviewUnit 15: Preview 9th Grade

8th StandardDaily Supplies

Please have the following items in Math class each day- no exceptions.

•Pencils with Erasers (ALL MATH WORK MUST BE COMPLETED IN PENCIL!!)•Red Pens(ALL GRADING MATH WORK MUST BE COMPLETED IN RED PEN!!)•Loose leaf Paper

•Graph Paper•Math Textbook •Workbook•Student Agenda

WebsitesOur Class

http://mscoopermath.wordpress.com/

Textbook http://my.hrw.comUsername and Password in the student

agenda.

Make Awesome Things Happen

Help DaysEvery Thursday from 8:15-9:00

YOU must have your agenda signed by me the day before.

YOU need to sign up with Ms Cooper, if you plan on coming in early.

YOU must have a specific goal in mind.

Arrive to class on time.Have all materials out on my desk.Follow directions.Raise hand when I need permission or have a question.

Respect everyone around me.

My Responsibilities

8th MathIt IS All About YOU!

Give math class your 100% best effort.Write assignments in your agenda daily and complete all assignments FULLY and on time.

Study a few minutes each day, even if there is no written homework.

Most Important -- Always ask me if you have any questions or need clarification. I cannot help if I don’t know where my help is needed.

8th MathHow Will We Learn Math?

Daily Warm-Up/Homework CheckTake out homework (already graded at

home)Begin preparing questions from the

previous night’s homeworkBegin completing your warm up (in

interactive ntbk (TOP LEFT)

Come to class.

Sign in.

Pick up your supplies.

Daily WorkA Variety of Assignments, Projects, Labs

and ActivitiesI will keep these assignments in my

interactive notebook.

Daily Homework I will check (online or back book), grade

(in red ink), and correct (in red ink) homework at home.

I MUST attempt all problems.As a class we will be review homework

daily.

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= I need to wait until class tomorrow because I have worked it out twice and need me peer’s and/or teacher’s help in finding a solution

= I got the incorrect answer and will need to go back and correct it on another sheet of paper before class.

= I understand this problem, the process, work, and answer are all accurate.

Make Awesome Things Happen

Homework

Assigned every night.

Sometimes the assignment will be started in class.

Must be completed in pencil.

Must “attempt” all of the problems.

Must check answers in the back of the book.

Textbook is available online.

Reviewed at the beginning of each class

Taken up for a grade at least once a week.

In order to progressand master the skillsfor 8th grade math,

I willrework, redo, correct,

fix, tweak, adjust, each problem until my

work matches the correct process and is accurate.

8th MathRe-Work and Late-Work Policies

REWORKS….

Can Be Used O

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Class work &

Quizz

es

Practice, Practice, Practice

Math is NOT a Spectator Sport.

Ask Questions.

Show Your Work.Take Good Notes.

8th MathHow Will We Learn Math?

AssessmentsYou will show what you have learned

on quizzes, tests and a quarterly Interim Assessment or Final Exam.

I will have had ample opportunities to correct, rework, come in for extra help, and learn from my mistakes BEFORE taking an

assessment.

Ms. Cooper is ALWAYS looking for students who are…

Working cooperatively Solving a complex math problem Coming into classBeing prepared with your homework out on your desk Starting the warm-up problemActively participating in early morning help sessionsCompleting the Problem of the DayDoing bonus math problems and math related puzzles when

you finish your assignments (must be done in class)Volunteering to read or do a math problem in front of the classVolunteering to help me out in the classroomVolunteering to help others in the classroomand many, more…..

G O

1.) Place six X's on a Tic Tac Toe board without making three-in-a-row in any direction?

2.) Variable Logic: Find the value of each variable (A, B, C, D, and E). You can use the table to organize your logic. (Hint A = 5) If: B+A=6E+B=CE+C+B=8

1 2 3 4 5

A X

B

C

D

E

HOMEWORK