Welcome to 8 th Grade Math Mrs. Cates

The man ignorant of mathematics will be increasingly limited in his grasp of the main forces of civilization. - John Kemeny

GO GORILLAS!

Supplies 1 inch 3-ring binder – HARD COVER

Supplies 1 inch 3-ring binder – HARD COVER pencil

Supplies 1 inch 3-ring binder – HARD COVER Pencil Agenda

Mathematics is the cheapest science. Unlike physics or chemistry, it does not require any expensive equipment. All one needs for mathematics is a pencil and paper. - George Polya

Calculator usage In general, calculators will not be used except for special problems and lessons.

Calculator usage Problems that allow a calculator will be marked on the assignment sheet.

Calculator usage Assignments completed with a calculator when not allowed will be counted as incomplete and will receive ½ credit when re-worked.

Do not worry too much about your difficulties in mathematics. I can assure you that mine are still greater. - Albert Einstein

Assignments Expect an assignment everyday, Monday through Thursday, due the next class session.

Assignments All work, as shown in class during notes, is to be shown for credit.

Assignments All work is done in pencil...if done in pen, it will be re-done for ½ credit.

Assignments Credit is given for the work you show, so….

NO WORK…

…NO CREDIT!

The primary question was not what do we know, but how do we know it. - Aristotle

No Homework on Fridays!

Math Minutes Math Minutes (10 review questions) will be done daily at the beginning of class.

Tests Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.

Tests All assignments for the chapter must be completed before the test can be taken.

Vocabulary Weekly vocabulary tests will be given on Wednesdays (day subject to change as needed).

Vocabulary Any items missed on a weekly vocabulary test will be written (word and definition) 10 times each before the next vocabulary test can be taken (T-N-T’s).

Absences When you are absent, your assignment will be placed in the blue pocket pouch by my desk, sorted by hour. Please pick up your work when you return, and see me for a due date.

Grades Assignments = 20%

Grades Assignments = 20% Vocabulary = 20%

Grades Assignments = 20% Vocabulary = 20% Math Minutes = 10%

Grades Assignments = 20% Vocabulary = 20% Math Minutes = 10% Tests = 50%

Grades Assignments = 20% Vocabulary = 20% Math Minutes = 10% Tests = 50% Total = 100%

Extra Credit

Classroom Rules Don’t do anything stupid!

Stupid is as stupid does. - Forest Gump

Things to bring to class every day Agenda 3-ring binder pencil assignment

Discipline A check mark will be given each time you come to class without required materials (pencil, notebook, etc.).

Discipline A check mark will be given if it is necessary for you to leave class to go to the restroom.

Discipline 3 check marks = 15 minute detention after school.

Discipline After a detention is served, the check marks will start over.

Books The book checked out today is to be taken home for the year.

Math 3 book online… - Kansas - student - Mathematics - Applications & Concepts - Course 3, 2004 edition - online student edition (bookmark this page) username: mac304 password:C6enesujak

CAUTION MATH 3 Do not go to the website on the book… This online book is a different edition.

Algebra 1 book online… - online student edition (bookmark this page) username: alg105 password: beP8emEk

Books Books will be provided in the classroom when needed.

Questions?

Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country. - David Hilljert

Numbers are the highest degree of knowledge. It is knowledge itself. - Plato

Mathematics is the gate and key to the sciences. - Roger Bacon

Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. - Dean Schlicter

As a group, you achieved 90% Proficient in Math last year. Together, we can reach 100%. Set it as a goal, and let’s reach it. Have a great year!

Math – Just do it!