7th Grade Mathematics Syllabus



50507900000000Renaissance Middle School7155 Hall RoadFairburn, Georgia 30213Phone: 770-306-4330Fax: 770-306-4338Principal: Ms. Creseda Hawk8th Grade Assistant Principal: Dr. Angela HagansMathematics: 2016 - 2017Instructional SyllabusTeachers: A. AustinEmail address Austina1@M. CoulterEmail address Coulterm@D. HansenEmail address Hansend@D. Holmes Email address Holmesd1@A. HenryEmail address Henryaj@S. PersonEmail address Persons1@K. Persons Email address Persons@ Textbook: Georgia Math, McGraw Hill Education, Glencoe, Vol 1 &2, 2014 Advanced Math 8 Textbook: Holt Algebra ICourse description: The standards in 8th grade Math have been carefully sequenced to allow for a building up of mathematical understanding in various topic areas. The standards are organized into four content strands for grades 7-12: Number and Operations, Geometry, Algebra, and Data Analysis and Probability. At each grade there are process standards that emphasize problem solving, reasoning, representation, connections and communications. By the end of the eighth grade, students will understand the following concepts:By the end of grade eight, students will understand various numerical representations, including square roots,exponents and scientific notation; use and apply geometric properties of plane figures, including congruence and the Pythagorean theorem; use symbolic algebra to represent situations and solve problems, especially those that involve linear relationships; solve linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities; use equations, tables and graphs to analyze and interpret linear functions; use and understand set theory and simple counting techniques; determine the theoretical probability of simple events; and make inferences from statistical data, particularly data that can be modeled by linear functions.Process standards and performance-based tasks are also essential to mastering each of the mathematics content standards, they emphasize critical dimensions of the mathematical proficiency that all students need.Georgia’s 8th Grade Mathematics Performance Standards:Course Outline/ Timeline:Semester OneSemester TwoMath8 Unit1 Transformations, Congruence, and SimilarityMath8 Unit5 Linear FunctionsMath8 Unit2 Exponents and EquationsMath8 Unit6 Linear Models and TablesMath8 Unit3 Geometric Applications of Exponents Math8 Unit7 Solving Systems of EquationsMath8 Unit4 Functions***Where students of more than one level placement are enrolled in a given class, the teacher will adjust the work load and modify the grading procedures to meet the needs and ability of the individual student.***Special Projects: Students will be required throughout the school year to complete various types of projects related to the course curriculum. All projects will count for twenty percent of the student’s grade. If students do not turn in the projects on time one letter grade will be ducted for each day the project is late. Materials: Pencils, graph paper, 3 ring binder/composition notebook, and Folder Grading Scheme: This class will adhere to Fulton County Grading Policy that consists of the following grading scale:A90 and aboveB80 - 89C70 - 79FBelow 70*NGNo GradeINCIncomplete*by state rule any grade below 70 is failing.The final grade* in this class will be determined using the following formula/criteria: Test ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25%Quiz----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20%Classwork---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25% Homework ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10%Projects ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20% Students are expected to adhere to the rules and policies of Renaissance Middle School and Fulton County as stated in the RMS Student Handbook/Agenda and the Fulton County’s “Guidelines for Student Behavior.”Homework: It is the policy of Renaissance Middle School to assign homework as a reinforcement of concepts learned in class; however, it is up to the discretion of the individual teacher as to whether it is assigned daily or over the weekend. Evaluation of homework may consist of detailed grading, generalized checking, or a combination of both techniques. Recovery Process. FCBOE policy on Grading and Reporting (IHA) provides for the recovery process at the middle school level.Provision for Improving GradesOpportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.Scheduled Help Sessions: The teacher will be available upon request to assist students who are experiencing difficulty. It is imperative, however, that students requiring assistance give the teacher 24 hour notice. Opportunity to accelerate can be requested prior to school and after school; however, if assistance is requested during after school hours, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation.Teacher/Parent Communication: An open line of communication is encouraged between teachers and parents. Parental visits are encouraged; however, it is the policy of Renaissance Middle School that all visitors must report to the office before going to other parts of the building. A “Visitors Pass” will be issued as evidence that this procedure has been followed.Absence/Make-Up Procedures: Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher(s) to request make-up work. Make-up work must be completed by the student within the time specified by the teacher. At Renaissance Middle School, the student will given the same amount of time to make up the work as the student was absent unless other arrangements are mutually agreed upon. The student will receive the actual grade on the make-up work if the absence was “excused.” Make-up for “unexcused” absences may be reduced by 10 points. Make-up work submitted late will receive a zero. (FCBOE Policy JBD)This syllabus is a general outline of the course and is subject to modification.Each student has been provided with a copy of this syllabus. The syllabus should be signed by a parent/guardian, shown to the teacher for verification, and retained in the student’s notebook.Please complete the portion below and return to your teacher ----------------------------------------------------------------------____________________________________________________________Print Student’s NameHomeroom______________________________________________________Print Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) Contact Number(s)___________________________________________________Email address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian SignatureDate____________________________________________________________Student SignatureDate ................
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