3. No tests are dropped No tests are given over No extra time is given Calculators can be used Partial Credit is given Non – calculator No partial credit/multiple choice *** Parent Portal Updated Daily!!***

4. Marker 1, 2 & 3 ~ Cumulative for the quarter only ~ Counts as a test grade No Midterm Quarter 4 Marker = Final Exam Cumulative for the year *A quarterly will be given at the end of each quarter

5. Strand/TopicGrade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Number sense & Operations 37%30%11% Algebra 19%12%44% Geometry 17%14%35% Measurement 11%14%10% Probability & Statistics 16%30%0%

6. 8 th grade math assessment April 23rd & 24th 2012 Students will receive an overall score of 1- 4 ~ Grades 1 & 2 Did not meet state standards Placed in Integrated Algebra Extended Take integrated algebra regents in June of sophomore year ~ Grades 3 & 4 Met the state standards More likely to pass the regents the first time taken Take integrated algebra regents in June of Freshman Year

7. Recommendation Form Math 8 to Integrated Algebra Recommendation 2011 – 2012 Student: ____________________________________ Teacher: ____________________ (last)(first) Point values are indicated to the right of each criterion. No Partial Points. 1)Marking Period 1st Quarter Grade________75+ ______ (1) 2nd Quarter Grade________75+ ______ (1) 3rd Quarter Grade________75+ ______ (1) 4th Quarter Grade________75+ ______ (1) 2) Satisfactorily Completes Homework on Time ______ (1) 3) Teacher Recommendation ______ (2) 4) June Final ExamFinal Grade________85+ ______ (2) 75+ ______ (1) 5) January Recommendation________ TOTAL: Final June Recommendation (circle one) 0 – 4 Integrated Algebra 1A5 – 9 Integrated Algebra Regents taken in June of 10th GradeRegents taken in June of 9th grade Comments:______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ No parental Overrides