Math 8 Syllabus
Math 8
Bill Lescohier
Period 3, Monday - Thursday
Scope and Sequence:
- Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation
- The Concept of Congruence
- Similarity
- Linear Equations
- Examples of Functions from Geometry
- Linear Functions
- Introduction to Irrational Numbers Using Geometry
Resources:
- We will be working from Eureka Math, Singapore Math, and a variety of additional sources to support the scope and sequence.
- Study materials and links will be available from the Math 8 website under my page on Rossbears.org
Unit/Lesson - specific materials will also be posted under the Math 8 page in Google Classroom.
Grading:
Content Grades will be based on the learner's achievement on the most recent assessment.
Work Habits will be graded using the following components:
Class Readiness/Participation/Comportment 20%
Problem Sets(homework)/Exercises/Test corrections 30%
Exit Tickets/Quizzes 30%
Projects 20%
Tutorials: Students may arrange to meet with me before school (8:00 am); at Middle School Lunch (by arrangement only - I frequently have elementary school classes at that time), or after school (except on Wednesdays). Students may request tutorials via email or face to face - I will reply to emails as promptly as possible.
Policies:
- Unit and Mid-unit assessments will generally be given on Wednesdays. We will review for each assessment during the preceding class(es), and review materials will be given to students for each assessment.
- Assessments may be re-taken for full credit.
- Homework is checked for completeness and effort, and contributes to the work habits grade.