1. Welcome to Our Math 8 Class
Ms. Kramer

2. About Mrs. Kramer
M.Ed. From University of Texas El Paso in Diagnosis and Assessment
Military wife who has taught in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Virginia for over 17 years
Love traveling to Disney World

3. Required Daily Supplies
Math composition book kept in class
Section in 3ring binder or folder used for math papers
Pencils
Agenda
Calculator (SOL approved calculator – TI-30Xa; should be kept at home for all out of class assignments)

4. Textbook and Resources
Big Ideas Math 8, Virginia Edition, Ron Larson & Laurie Boswell
Big Ideas Math 7, Virginia Edition (Both these text books are used for resource purposes only)
Other Resources:
Google Classroom
Khan Academy
Delta Math

5. Tutoring
Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after school until 3:30.
If your child would like to stay longer, we are able to accommodate with advanced notice.
I am also available at lunch for extra support.
I AM HERE TO HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL!

6. Overall Objectives of Math 8
Help students become competent and confident problem solvers
Allow students to create written and oral math problems which supports sequencing, logical organization, and summarization of concepts
Challenge students to use their mathematical reasoning to draw logical conclusions about mathematics; analyze situations; and use concrete materials to explain relationships
Provide the opportunity for students to use their writing skills to clarify math ideas and to express their feelings about mathematics.
Engage student thinking through the arts and communications technology to realize how math is used in other curriculum areas as well as in their daily lives

7. Authentic/Performance Assessments
In addition to traditional tests and quizzes, authentic/performance assessments will provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge in real world applications. Most unit assessments will be through Interactive Achievement to help students become friendly with test taking via the computer to preparation for the end of year Math 8 Standards of Learning state assessment.

8. Units of Study
Topics
Approximate
Timeline
SOL
Numerical and Algebraic Expressions; Data Displays and Probability; The Real Number System
Quarter 1
8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.5, 8.12, 8.13
Solving Equations and Inequalities; Graphing Linear and Functions
Quarter 2
8.14, 8.15, 8.16, 8.17
Percents, Rates and Ratios; Angles and Polygons; Transformations; Pythagorean Theorem
Quarter 3
8.3, 8.6, 8.8, 8.10, 8.11
Surface Area and Volume of Solids; Three Dimensional Figures
Quarter 4
8.7, 8.9

9. Grade Distribution 5% Homework 10% Classroom Assignments 10% Projects
25% Quizzes & Mini-Assessments
50% Unit Assessments

10. How To Contact Me
Mrs. Kramer