Parent Information
MATH 8 INFORMATION
Math 8 students can expect:
Collaboration (working in a group) almost every day.
Accountability for their contribution to group activities.
Frequent presentations that require them to explain their thinking.
Repeated opportunities to demonstrate that they have mastered a concept.
Problems that they have not been taught how to solve.
Mistakes, a lot of them! This is how we learn.
Our Curriculum
We will be using many different resources including CPM Core Connections 3 to guide our learning this year. The emphasis is on building a deeper conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts and practices. Students will struggle. It is an important part of the learning process. They will have the opportunity to figure the concepts out for themselves. This process, including the struggle, will enable them truly understand the curriculum, and will also develop "life-skills" that will help to prepare them for their futures.
Homework
Every week students have one page of homework that will be due the following Monday. Each week, I will complete the homework and post an image of my work along with the time that it takes me to complete it. If they need help, they can check my work. (There will be prizes for anyone who catches me in an error!) I will never assign work that takes me longer than 15 minutes to complete. If it takes your student longer that 45 minutes (per week) they should come in for help. I will be available before school on Wednesdays and after school on Thursdays.
The best way to communicate is through email. However, if you wish to have a face-to-face meeting, fill out the Parent Conference Form.
MOSAICS DESIGN LAB INFORMATION
Design Lab classes should build students' understanding of Design Thinking, foster their creativity, and build their skills in a variety of areas. Student are encouraged to take risks, try new things, and challenge themselves. Standard grading is, therefore, inappropriate. Student grades will be based on effort, enthusiasm, and self-reflection.
(Must be signed by all students and their parent/guardian)
We work with glass, and students will get minor cuts!