1. Math 8
Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Trace

2. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Homework is due at the beginning of the period the day after it is assigned.
Homework is to remain in a spiral notebook and will be checked for:
Completeness with all work shown
Work completed in pencil only and is in the proper format
Problems accurately corrected with all mistakes fixed.

3. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Students will correct all mistakes before an assignment is given full credit.
Students will complete a chapter notes handout in class during each lesson. The notes presented in class are also on Google Drive, in case of absence.
This course covers the Common Core State Standards for 8th grade mathematics.

4. LATE WORK POLICY
It is the student's responsibility to show the teacher any make-up work for credit and to refer to the class website for notes when absent.
Absent work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given full credit.
Late work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given half credit.

5. EXAMPLE OF CALENDAR CHAPTER 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA
Name _________________________
Period__________
CHAPTER 1 – FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA
Date
Assign #
Section
Assignment
Credit
9/14 1
1-1
Solving Simple Equations
Practice Worksheet
9/15 2
#1-3, even, odd
9/16 3
1-2
Solving Multi-Step Equations
9/17 4
#1, 2, 7, 9, 11, and STUDY for Quiz!
9/18 5
REV
QUIZ
p.17 #1-14
9/21 6
1-3
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Worksheet plus #3-5, 44-47

6. GRADES BASED ON Quizzes – 1-2 quizzes per chapter
Chapter Tests - If a student does poorly, the test may be retaken once a review assignment is completed and a permission slip is signed.
Cumulative Exams - Comprehensive tests will be given after every few chapters.

7. GRADES BASED ON
Quizzes, Tests and Cumulative Exams will be given during class. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero on the exam or assignment.

8. GRADES BASED ON
Daily Homework - See chapter calendars, parent signature is required before the test if any assignments were late or missing
Letter of Appeal - may be submitted at the conclusion of each grading period

9. Weighted Grading System
GRADES BASED ON
Weighted Grading System
Tests %
Homework %
Quizzes %
Please check the Aeries portal frequently!!

10. http://bigideasmath.com ONLINE TEXTBOOK
The online textbook provides access to the Dynamic eBook, Skills Review Handbook, Basic Skills Handbook, Multi-Language Glossary, Game Closet, Graphic Organizers, Math Tool Paper, Real-life Stem Videos, and suggested Apps to download.

11. GOOGLE DRIVE
Students can login to their OVSD Google Drive account to access many resources for our class, including the homework solutions, completed notes packets, blank notes packets, homework calendars, worksheets, retake permission slips, and many other important documents.

12. http://www.edline.net/pages/ springview/Classes/TraceMack
CLASS WEBSITE
springview/Classes/TraceMack
The class website provides a general overview our classes and expectations.

13. SUPPLIES Plenty of Pencils with Erasers!!!
Mechanical pencils are preferred
Don’t forget replacement leads
Plenty of Red Pens!!!
Spiral Notebooks – 8½ by 11, college ruled, perforated edges
Paper – Lined, 8½ by 11, 3-hole punched
Graph Paper

14. SUPPLIES Yellow Hi-Liter
Straight Edge – Ruler or protractor
Scientific Calculator – no graphing calculators
Yellow Hi-Liter
3” by 5” Index Cards – to make study cards for extra credit
Blue or black ballpoint pens
Colored pencils