1. Welcome! Linear Algebra 8th

2. Mrs. Robinson 21 years teaching; 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 9 years at Pueblo. 1 Bachelors in Education from University of Wyoming 1 Masters from Nova University 2 certificates; Elementary Education K-6 Mathematics 7-12. 3 sons 1 husband 1 chocolate lab

3. Required Materials: Scientific calculators Pencil Colored marker/pencil/highlighter for grading Clear protractor or ruler Composition notebook

4. 2013-2014 8 th grade Math Curriculum The number system Expressions and Equations Functions Geometry Statistics and Probability

5. 2013-2014 8 th grade Math Adopted Textbooks: Holt http://my.hrw.com http://my.hrw.com username: nrobinson305 password: r4drh Connected Math 2 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/ind ex.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode& wcprefix=apk&wcsuffix=0099

6. Why does my child’s homework looks so different? Connected Math More exploratory and investigative Higher level thinking Real life application

7. Old Standards PO 4. Translate between different representations of linear equations using symbols, graphs, tables, or written descriptions.

8. Common Core Standards 8.F.4. Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

9. Assignments/Homework: Math is a subject that requires daily practice to build and retain skills and knowledge. As such, your child will have an assignment daily, with the exception of test days. (On a test day, there is no assignment or homework.)

10. Grade break down: 50% Tests 30%Quizzes 20% Homework 90 – 100A 80-89B 70-79C 60-69D 59-50F

11. Tutoring here at PUEBLO: For help: –Before school EVERY DAY in the library. 7:45 – 8:30 –M, T, W, F in classroom 8:30 – 9:00 a.m

12. Parent Portal (Center) Allows you to see Attendance, Grades, Calendar of Assignments, Email Addresses of Teachers, and Class Schedule.

13. Class Web Page Agenda Curriculum links This power point Grading policy Study helps Links of the week

14. Grade notification: I will need your help by staying actively involved in your child’s education. I will do my part to keep you informed through the use of: Email (email form) Phone calls Online grades Hard-copies of grades every 5 th week of each term. These hard copies will require your signature and to be returned to me the following day.

15. How can parents help? Check agendas Check website and grades online If I haven’t contacted you and you would like an update on anything, PLEASE contact me: nrobinson@kyrene.org 541-6982

17. The Big Finish (for Math): Please call or email me at anytime if you ever have any questions, comments or concerns. Thank you so much for coming!