General Class Information
This year all students are going to be provided with an online textbook and a physical book. We are using Clever.com to give access to all online accounts.
The students will read the text, access book problems, access online tutorial videos through the online book. Work sheets and other assigned work will be shared through Google Classroom. The students are expected to answer the problems on paper and keep them in their notebook/binder. When they need to turn in work it will be done mostly digitally by taking photos of the work and upload it to google classroom.
When I create an assignment in Google Classroom it will automatically link to the Assignment calendar. You can find the Calendar for 8th grade math below.
CEMS is using IXL math and Khan Academy to enhance the daily instruction. This is a very good practice for students to reach a higher level of mastery. See the sidebar for a link for the sites.
What is 8th Grade Math?
We are using Reveal Course 3 for the base of our 8th grade math program. It is a course that covers the 8th grade common core standards, and it will prepare the students well for taking Algebra 1.
Grading
The following grades will be reported in the grade portal:
- Summative quizzes
- Chapter summative assessments
- Summative perfomance tasks
The students will be given work every school day that will automatically appear in the assignment calendar. The day to day home work is to complete the assigned work. The daily assigned work is the practice every student should do to prepare/practice for gaining mastery.
Students will be provided with self check-ins on each chapter, pre-quizzes and practice assessments.
My expectations on the students
- Arrive to class prepared
- Give their best effort at all times (it will pay off)
- To check their email daily
- To check the Google Classroom daily