Welcome to 8th grade math! Miss Coleman & Mrs. Shaughnessy

Syllabus Located on my webpage… http://misscolemanrms.weebly.com/ You will look at that in more detail during your first assignment! Use my webpage for homework, upcoming assessments, answer keys, to get your parents off your back, resources, etc.

Classroom Expectations Be respectful. We just may be the coolest teachers ever, but there is a line and please don’t cross it. We will have a great year as we maintain respect. Everyone has a voice. Please feel free to ask questions in math. We will have a classroom where each student has a voice and is respected. If you borrow something, please return in! Team expectations will be discussed in x-time Locker passes – certain number per semester… get through science class

Classroom Expectations Team locker passes every trimester, you will get in science class If you need to leave the classroom: Wait for an appropriate time Give me a pass (if going to your locker) SIGN OUT on the clipboard on the closet door!!! Grab the hall pass by the door. Be sure to record your return time on the clipboard when you return to class!!!

Chromebook expectations Bring it to every class, every day Only use it when you have permission Close the screen COMPLETELY when you are not using it This is a privilege that will be taken away if abused Bring headphones: some days are music days! Put it in the case before leaving the classroom

What to bring to class Math Binder We will set these up on Friday Calculator Ruler Pencils Red/colored pen to correct bellwork and homework Chromebook- CHARGED, with earbuds Silent reading book

Absent buddy The person sitting next to you! WILL CHANGE as your seat changes Write your buddy’s name somewhere safe Duties Check every day to see if your buddy is absent When they are absent Take an absent buddy 1/2 sheet from the bin Take one additional handout of everything passed out that day Fill out the form by the end of the period Staple all handouts to the form and put it in the hanging file folders for the current day

If you are absent… Obtain the materials you missed attached to the absent buddy sheet in the appropriate hanging file folder READ IT  Check if you have a copy of notes. If not, see me! Turn in what was due the day you were absent!!! If you missed a Quiz, Test, or Unit Exam, see me to schedule a time to make it up After you have read through the Absent Buddy Form, if you have any questions, see me to clarify

homework Please do your homework! Practice necessary to master a skill/concept Has shown to have a great impact on test scores and overall learning Graded on completion, not accuracy 4- EVERY problem has been attempted- have to SHOW ME you tried! (writing IDK is NOT showing me you tried) 3- 75% completed 2- 50% completed 1- 25% completed

Types of assessments Unit Exam Cover each of the units in the common core No credit for retakes Weighted at 25% of your grade Example: Unit 1 Exam: Real numbers and exponents

Types of Assessments cont. Tests Breaks up a unit – multiple tests within the unit Weighted at 40% of your grade MAY RETAKE for a grade Follow procedures detailed in syllabus Example: Unit 1 Tests Rational and irrational numbers Exponents Scientific notation

Types of assessments cont. Quizzes Breaks up test concepts- weekly checkpoints May NOT retake MAY do quiz corrections Weighted at 20% of your grade Example: Converting between fractions and decimals

retests Only applies to tests, not unit exams or quizzes Criteria Any test, regardless of your score Fill out “request to retest” form- obtain from me Have to show proof of what you did to improve your understanding After all of this is done, we will agree on a time when you can come in to retest Must retest before the unit exam Retest score will be your final score- even if it’s lower!

Quiz corrections Rationale Everyone has a bad day. I want to give you a chance to earn an average grade, even on a bad day. Criteria Must score lower than a 70% to improve your score May do corrections for scores above 70% but will not improve your grade Your score will only improve up to a 70% I want you to come in prepared to take the quiz, striving for the “A” or “B” Rework every problem where you lost points on Quiz Correction Form and staple it to the original quiz Must be completed before the test

Classroom routine Bellwork – usually in bin or written on board. Check homework Notes/activity/guided practice Independent practice in class Finish homework at home

Tour of the room

I am looking forward to a great year with all of you! Reminders If you forgot your summer packet, please bring it in tomorrow or ASAP  We will set up binders Friday Be sure to have your binder and dividers! “Quiz” due Tuesday! I am looking forward to a great year with all of you! WELCOME TO 8th Grade 