Algebra Textbook

"Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way."

- John Wooden, Coaching Legend

For my Algebra Class, I will be using the textbook 8th Grade Algebra: At CMS 2015-2016, A Common Core State Standards Textbook.

This textbook was published by Mr. Bright and Ms. Hittinger of Charleston Middle School in Charleston, IL.

Students will receive a paper printout (packet) of each unit in the textbook once we begin working on that particular unit. The paper copy will

be stapled together and three-hole punched. Students should treat this as their own personal copy of the textbook. I would strongly recommend

keeping this packet in a three ring binder for protection from usage, wear, and the elements. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain possession of this packet and keep it in good condition. If a student loses their packet, they may be required to pay a fee in exchange for an

additional copy.

Students are free, and often encouraged, to write directly on the pages, highlight important terms, and take notes in the margins of their packets

as needed. Also, there will be several pages of practice problems at the end of each chapter. These practice problems will be assigned as either classwork and/or homework. I have also provided links to .pdf files of each chapter of the textbook as well as .pdf files of answer keys for the

practice problems for each chapter.

Students will be required to complete all homework problems from all lessons within a unit before they are given an opportunity to take the assessment for that unit. Much like the answers to odd numbered questions are often printed at the back of traditional math textbooks, I have provided answer keys for students to self-monitor their progress. Students may choose to work at whatever pace they like, but generally a unit will be taught for 3-5 weeks depending on the amount of material covered in the unit. Students will be given some time during classes to complete their homework and/or work with other students in class, but as the name implies, students will be best off completing their "HOMEwork" at "HOME." Also, there will be firm final dates on the calendar when students will be allowed to receive credit for homework completion and to turn in their assessment. It is the responsibility of each student to not fall behind and wait until the last minute to complete homework assignments.

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