Math ATA A 93 – 100 B 85 – 92 C 75 – 84 D 67 – 74 F 00 – 66 Projects Grades Student’s grades will be based on, but not limited to classwork, bell checks, skills checks, quarterly projects, group work, quizzes, tests, etc. All assignments collected will be graded for accuracy. 90% of the quarter grade is based on the above. 10% of the quarter grade will be an interim assessment given at the end of the quarter. Zeros will greatly affect your grade and should be avoided. Projects Grading Scale Students will be assigned projects that will require them to apply their mathematical learning into real world situations. These projects are meant to stretch and expand their learning. Students can expect at least one project per quarter. A 93 – 100 B 85 – 92 C 75 – 84 D 67 – 74 F 00 – 66 Parents as Partners Family involvement is an essential element for a student’s success in mathematics. Be positive and support homework, but please don’t do it for your child. You may also help by visiting the online resources and encouraging your child to take advantage of the tutorials, interactive activities, and other online resources. email is quickest /easiest lauren.vogel@stpsb.org school phone 626-4428 available for conferences from 7:45 – 8:15. Contact Info Math ATA Mandeville Jr. High 985.626.4428 Lauren Vogel lauren.vogel@stpsb.org Year at a Glance Hardback textbook. The book needs to be brought to class daily. Textbooks will be checked out in the library. Has step-by-step explanations with numerous examples and practice problems Can be accessed online Many online resources Semester ONE: Semester TWO: Unit 1: Ratios and Proportional Relationships Unit 2: Integers and Rational Numbers Unit 3: Expressions, Equations & Inequalities Unit 4: Percents and Proportional Relationships Unit 1: Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation Unit 2: Congruence Unit 3: Similarity Unit 4: Expressions and Linear Equations Unit 5: Functions from Geometry Unit 6: Introduction to Irrational Numbers Using Geometry Unit 5: Geometry and Measurement Unit 6: Probability and Statistics Unit 7: Linear Functions Textbook

How can I be successful in math class? Class Rules: #1 Respect others. #2 Start working immediately. #3 Leave food and gum at home. #4 Bring all supplies to class daily. How can I be successful in math class? Keep your binder and book bag neat and organized. Clean them both weekly. LISTEN and PARTICIPATE in class. Ask questions in class and to yourself or others at home. Retell someone what you did in class. Ensure you have a quiet place to complete your homework. Review your notes daily. Use the resources provided in the book, website, and those given in class. Phone/Ask a friend for help. Calculators 7th grade math curriculum uses basic functioning calculators, which can be purchased at a general store. Students must supply their own appropriate calculator if they want to use it for daily classroom use, as well as for homework. Purchasing a calculator is not required, but will allow students to focus on the new skills and not the computation. The classroom teacher will provide a TI-108 for use during tests when calculators are allowed. Scientific and graphing calculators are not allowed in 7th grade math curriculum.  A basic functioning calculator has an +, -, x, ÷, %, and      buttons and generally costs between $1-$10. It cannot operate on fractions or graph lines and it only has one line in the display. If you have any questions about the calculator, please contact me before purchasing.  Students are responsible for his/her own calculator and each one should be clearly labeled to identify the owner. 8th grade math curriculum uses a scientific calculator with more advanced functions. The students will be provided with a TI-30XS for classroom use. Purchasing a calculator is not required, but may be used at home on assignments that allow calculator use. Supply List binder with dividers composition notebook transparent tape colored ink pens pencils Extra Help Math ATA If a student is having trouble they should speak with the teacher as soon as possible. The teacher will work with the student to schedule time for extra help. Lauren Vogel lauren.vogel@stpsb.org Why do we have homework? Extra Credit Homework is an essential part of learning in mathematics. “Practice makes perfect!” Attempt all problems. You are not able to learn from your mistakes if you do not give yourself a chance to make one. “Mistakes are proof that you are trying!” Must be done in pencil, showing all work. Skill checks will be conducted throughout the nine weeks to assess student progress on standards. Extra credit is offered very occasionally and to the entire class. I do not offer individual bonus points or extra credit assignments. Students are expected to complete their work to the best of their ability every day. Students who do this generally do not find the need for extra credit.