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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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!!!

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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

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

16. Tour of the room

17. 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 