Sixth Grade Mathematics Syllabus



School Year/Semester _2015-2016/__FALL_____

|Course Name |8th Grade Mathematics/Accelerated Coordinate |Course Code |27.0975001ACCEL CCGPS ALG/GEOM |

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|School Name |Champion Theme Middle |Teacher Name |Ms. Tivola. Drake |

|School Phone |(678) 875 - 1502 |Teacher Email|tivola_m_drake@ |

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|School |dekalb.k12.ga.us/championms |Teacher | |

|Website | |Website | |

Course Description

This is course is a combination of 8th grade mathematics and Coordinate Algebra.

In Grade 8, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem

Coordinate Algebra is the first in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a discrete study of algebra with correlated statistics applications and a bridge to the second course through coordinate geometric topics.

Curriculum Overview

The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

|CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – First Semester |CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – Second Semester |

|Unit 1 – Relationships Between Quantities |Unit 7 – Similarity, Congruence, and Proofs |

|Unit 2 – Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities | |

|Unit 3 – Linear and Exponential Functions |Unit 8--Right Triangle Trigonometry |

|Unit 4 – Describing Data |Unit 9-- Circles and Volume |

|Unit 5 – Transformations in the Coordinate Plane |Unit 10-- Extending the Number Syste |

|Unit 6 – Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through Coordinates | |

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

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|Replacement Cost |(See Ms. Mack) |

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GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.

|GRADING CATEGORIES |*GRADE PROTOCOL |

|Pre-Assessments Prior to Learning (Formative Assessments) - 0% |A 90 – 100 ~P (pass) |

|Assessments During Learning – 25% |B 80 – 89 ~F (fail) |

|Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45% | |

|Summative Assessments or Assessments of Learning– 30% |C 71 – 79 |

| |D 70 |

| |F Below 70 |

Notes:

*English Learners (ELs) must not receive numerical or letter grades for the core content areas in elementary and middle school during their first year of language development. A grade of CS or CU must be assigned. This rule may be extended beyond the first year with approval from the EL Studies Program. English Learners must receive a grade for ESOL courses.

~Elementary schools will utilize P (pass) and F (fail) in Health/Physical Education, Music, World Languages, Visual Arts and Performing Arts.

|DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |

|STUDENT PROGRESS |Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half weeks into each |

| |semester.  The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate |

| |deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of|

| |the students. See Board Policy IH. |

|ACADEMIC INTEGRITY |Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing |

| |false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or |

| |password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development |

| |Handbook. |

|HOMEWORK |Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience. |

| |Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience.  It should be considered the |

| |possession of the student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB.|

|MAKE-UP WORK |When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently |

|DUE TO ABSENCES |beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days |

| |absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA. |

|SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |

|CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS |1. Students have the right to have their time in class be valuable and productive.  For this to happen, students|

| |need to come to class prepared and ready to learn.  This means that students have their textbook, paper, writing|

| |utensil, completed assignments that are due and any other material that they have been asked to bring.  This |

| |allows class to begin promptly. |

| |2. Students have the right to learn in a safe environment.  Therefore, students must be courteous and respectful|

| |to other students and staff.  Insults, rumors, gossip, or put-downs of any kind are not tolerated.   |

| |3.  Students have the right to learn without disruptions or distractions.  Such behavior is unfair to other |

| |students and to the instructor. Students will remain in their seats at all times unless otherwise directed by |

| |the instructor. Students will not speak aloud without raising hand and being recognized by instructor unless |

| |working in student group activity or with instructor authorization. Students will not be allowed to eat, drink |

| |or chew gum in class.  This minimizes distractions and ensures that the classroom remains clean. |

| |4.  It is very important that students are in class and are able to receive instruction and assistance. It is |

| |difficult for students who leave class frequently to be successful. However, occasionally there are emergency |

| |situations in which it is necessary for students to leave the classroom. If it is necessary for a student to |

| |leave class frequently, then signed authorization from a parent and a school administrator will be necessary to |

| |avoid disciplinary action. |

| |5. Students are expected to comply with all reasonable requests from the instructor in a timely manner and |

| |without disrupting the learning environment.  In this classroom, we adhere to a policy of mutual respect and |

| |taking responsibility for our own actions. |

|MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES |12 pack of #2 pencils |

| |hand-held pencil sharpener |

| |small pair of scissors |

| |4 single subject spiral notebooks |

| |1 black and white composition book |

| |1 bottle of hand sanitizer |

| |Dry-erase markers |

| |Colored pencils and/or markers |

| |2GB USB flash drive |

| |1 protractor |

| |1 geometric compass |

| |*** Any other materials needed for classwork, homework or projects will be announced ahead of time.*** 
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|EXTRA HELP |Monday-Friday 7:30am-8:15am (by appointment only) |

|PARENTS AS PARTNERS |Please ensure that your child completes mathematics homework and studies on a nightly basis. Also check agenda |

| |planner and the Infinite Campus Portal on a consistently. |

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