7TH grade Learning Support



2019-2020

Math 8TH Gr. LS

room: 122/124 textbook:

teacher: Monica H. Vargo Glencoe Math, Course 3, 2016 edition

email: mvargo@ online access to eBook:

phone: (717) 545-4709 ext. 322 connectED.mcgraw-

current online access code:

KLNY-M976-OJ4Q

course description:

Skills introduced and practiced in this Mathematics course are aligned to the Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content as outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards. This includes the following topics:

• The Number System;

• Expressions & Equations: Exponents;

• Expressions and Equations:

-Proportional Relationships with Slope Linear Equations &

-Systems of Equations;

• Functions;

• Geometry: Transformations & Formulas;

• Statistics and Probability

In addition to participating in their daily, Guided Math routine, using the Mathematical Practice Standards, students will also receive supplemental instruction using the most up-to-date, 8th gr. PSSA Released Items in preparation for spring PSSA testing. Finally, student use of a calculator and applying the use of it to problem-solving will be encouraged on a daily basis.

grading:

Grades are based on the standard scale used by Central Dauphin School District (A=100-90%, B=89-80%, C=79-70%, D=69-60%, F=59% and below) and are weighted as follows:

• Assessments 40%;

• Quiz 30%;

• Class Work/Homework 30%

classroom rules:

The rules of our classroom are concise and easy to follow! We are a team ~ we will follow the rules and hold each other accountable for our actions during math class. Please ask your child about their goals in math class and feel free to discuss our classroom rules with them!

All rules are enforced in accordance with the school-wide positive behavior support & school improvement program here at East Middle School. Checks and “ODRs (Office Discipline Referrals)” will be issued as necessary as spelled out by your team of teachers and the entire school staff.

Excellence in academics

Model positive behavior

Show respect for all

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