1. Grade 7 and 8 Mathematics

2. Keys to Success
The key to success in math is consistent effort and responsibility.
I am available for any problems the students may encounter, but they must take an active role in their learning.

3. Extra Help
Extra Help is available Mondays at lunch, but also by appointment.

4. Homework
Used as a method of practicing the skills and outcomes taught in class
Can be completed with me at lunch or after school
Will be recorded on website, but it is the students’ responsibility to record it in class

5. Expectations Homework will …
be connected to what students are learning in class
be within a student’s ability to complete on their own
be mindful of students’ access to help and other resources at home
be coordinated by teachers through a school-wide approach
Homework will not …
require parents or guardians to teach students new skills or ideas
be used to punish or discipline a student
be assigned on days of cultural or religious significance for students and their families

6. Assessment and Evaluation
All assessments and evaluations will be marked using the following school-wide rubric based on the provincial rubric:

7. In-Depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts
Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts
Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts
Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts 4
In-Depth 3+
Competent 3 2+
Developing 2 1+
Limited 1
Degrees of MEETING
Degrees of NOT YET MEETING

8. Level
Descriptor 4
In-depth knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Able to extend the application of related skills to a variety od contexts. 3
Competent knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Appropriate application of the related skills. 2
Developing knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Developing in the application of the related skills. 1
Limited knowledge and understanding of content and concepts. Limited application of related skills.

9. Assessment and Evaluation
All work will demonstrate student achievement of one or more of the learning outcomes for math.
Report card grades will reflect how many outcomes the students have achieved and the level at which they have demonstrated their understanding of these outcomes.

10. Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation techniques may include:
Observations
Problem solving activities
Work samples
Models
Anecdotal records

11. Assessment and Evaluation
Check-Ins
Math Journals
Assignments
Interviews
Quizzes
Tests

12. Report Card Descriptors
90-100%- Demonstrates excellent understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
80-89% - Demonstrates very good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
70-79% - Demonstrates good understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
60-69% - Demonstrates satisfactory understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.

13. Report Card Descriptors
50-59%- Demonstrates minimal understanding and application of concepts and skills in relation to the learning outcomes.
Below 50%- Has not met minimum requirements of the course
INS - Insufficient evidence to determine a grade
IP – In progress until all components of the course are completed.

14. Classroom Expectations
Classroom expectations follow our school’s PEBS matrix:
Respect for Self
Respect for Others
Respect for Learning
Respect for the Environment

15. Communication
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions:
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Homework website attached to Caledonia website (caj.hrsb.ca)

16. Classroom Routines
Mental Math
Notebook
Check-Ins
Technology

17. General Curriculum Outcomes
The mathematics curriculum is divided into five General Curriculum Outcomes (GCOs):
Number (N)
Patterns and Relations (PR)
Measurement (M)
Geometry (G)
Statistics and Probability (SP)

18. Grade 7 Curriculum Unit 1 – Integers
Unit 2 – Geometry - Transformations
Unit 3 – Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
Unit 4 – Patterns and Relations

19. Grade 7 Curriculum Continued
Unit 5 – Circles and Area
Unit 6 – Operations with Fractions
Unit 7 – Equations
Unit 8 – Data Analysis
Unit 9 – Geometry - Constructions

20. Grade 8 Curriculum Unit 1 – Square Root and the Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 2 – Integers
Unit 3 – Operations with Fractions
Unit 4 – Measuring Prisms and Cylinders

21. Grade 8 Curriculum Continued
Unit 5 – Percent, Ratio, and Rate
Unit 6 – Linear Equations and Graphing
Unit 7 – Data and Probability
Unit 8 - Geometry

22. Representations of Learning
Students will express their learning:
Contextually
Concretely
Pictorially
Symbolically
Verbally